Goals

Problem statement:

Last year, with the financial support of Orbeliani, a sewing course was opened in Pankisi Gorge, and the three of us were students who learned for free. It was very helpful for us. Now we would like to start a joint enterprise to put our skills to practice and open an atelier. We have a suitable space for this activity,

The second floor of one of our roadside houses can be used. We are from vulnerable families, and two of us are single mothers. It will be a great job for their small families, to start little business and also start a new life.

Proposed Solution:

As known, Muslim women have many different clothing styles than Georgians, and the shops do not have clothes appropriate for us. The atelier will be very useful for them and they will be able to sew needed clothes in the valley. Also we will offer training for other young women every six months, so they have skills to make their own living like us.

Sustainability:

The project will have a great sustainability, because it covers sewing courses for girls every six months and it is a good reason for project continuing in the future, because Pankisi young girls are interested in handcrafts.

Equal gender opportunity:

Women's role in Muslim society is not as important as men's. This atelier will be a great opportunity and example for other women to have their own income and become economically independent.