We started giving out sewing machines and teaching young ladies to sew in 2006 as we realized the young girls within our Kids Clubs would not be coming much longer. What could we do for them that would benefit them in the future? That would help to better their lives and give them a brighter future?

Knowing how to sew not only helps a young lady bring in a little income for her family before she is married but also afterwards. Because of the dowry system in India, if a potential husband knows his bride-to-be can sew he may ask less dowry from her family knowing that after they are married she will be able to bring in a little income for them.