Project Insight
Sewing Machine Distribution
Skills Training & Livelihood
18 jan,2026
The Sewing Machine Distribution program provides sewing machines and tailoring training to women, enabling them to start home-based tailoring businesses
About This Project
Combined with skills training, recipients can earn a sustainable income while managing household responsibilities.
Why This Project Matters
- Tailoring has high local demand and low startup costs.
- Women can work from home while caring for children.
- Sewing skills provide immediate income generation.
- One machine can serve a family for decades.
- Tailoring requires minimal literacy and education.
Project Goals
- Distributing sewing machines with comprehensive training.
- Enabling women to start tailoring businesses.
- Creating sustainable income for 200+ women annually.
- Training women in garment design and business management.
- Building women’s self-confidence and social standing.
Who Will Benefit
- Economically disadvantaged women
- Widows seeking self-reliance
- Unemployed educated women
- Women in Patuakhali and rural areas
- Female-headed households
- Women’s cooperatives and groups
Impact So Far
Sewing machines distributed annually
0
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Women trained
0
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Training duration months
0
Average monthly income (BDT)
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0
Project Kickoff
Annually
Application & Selection
3 weeks
Tailoring Training
12 weeks
Machine Procurement
2 weeks
Distribution
1 week
Business Setup Support
4 weeks
Follow-up
2 months