Sewing Program The sewing project teaches students to sew their own school uniforms. Uniforms are a school requirement in Tanzania and the absence of uniforms is an obstacle for many children. This program both provides uniforms for students and teaches them a valuable trade.

Pocketful of Joy has equipped each school with three manual sewing machines for this program.

This program:

  • provides uniforms for students
  • teaches student a new skill and potential trade
  • employees nine sewing instructors from the local community
  • supports local businesses that sell us fabric and sewing supplies