Artisans, majority of them women, will be learning how to create and sell embroidery to the world market.
Ishwar Sewa Foundation (ISF) in collaboration with Universal Just Action Society (UJAS) is pleased to announce the launch of a skill development project for Hindu migrants from Pakistan in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India.
The project aims to provide $15,000 annually to set-up an embroidery and toys production training center in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The center will initially train approximately 100 artisans in product development, with a special focus on the development of Indic toys. ISF further aims to connect products created by these refugees to the world market by showcasing them at the different exhibitions and is currently exploring online marketplace opportunities to make the products available in the United States by the end of 2020.
Most of these migrants worked in low wage farm jobs in Pakistan; consequently, they are struggling to find job opportunities in India. The ISF-UJAS skill development initiative will help these migrants to become productive members of society and enable them to compete in a skill-intensive industry or give them an opportunity to start their own small business.
What will $15,000 provide?
For one year, $15,000 will establish a training center to train at-least 100 Hindu migrants in embroidery and toy making.
$5,320 provides for training center rent, utilities, electricity, and other infrastructures;;
$2,680 provides for four different training events – each training will spread over 60 hours;
$3,600 will fund the salary for a full-time project coordinator;
$1,560 will fund the salary for a trainer specialized in embroidery training;
$800 will provide for promotional video and marketing material;
$700 will provide for transportation and other unforeseen expenses;
$340 will provide for the opportunity to display the product in one local and one national exhibition.
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Read more about the people we are assisting by clicking here. This is an article by our Board of Director, Sahana Singh.