SI Yorkshire region Clubs have supported a project in HMP/YOI Askham Grange, an open prison which improves the facilities and equipment in a craft room to help prisoners be more creative.
The SI Club Toamasina focuses on empowering young women through sewing, business communication and computer training. A key feature of the programme is the production of reusable sanitary napkins.
In partnership with Association Gouna Tière, the SI Club Alliance Tombouctou empowers women through a unique initiative that turns plastic waste into economic opportunities.
SI Club St. Vincent partnered with the Barrouallie Technical Institute and SI Club San Fernando to launch a sewing project geared towards women on the Leeward side of the Island who were affected by the volcanic eruption in 2021.
SI Club Chester obtained fabrics that were destined for landfill disposal and donations of fabric from other sources. A member of the Club sourced three free sewing machines. These were serviced, electrically (PAT) tested and donated to Tomorrow’s Women Chester (TWC)
SI Club Manchester has helped to enable residents of Manchester Women’s Aid refuges to learn a skill which is useful to them on a personal basis but also has the potential to provide a livelihood.