GARMENT MAKING SCHOOL
A four year education in Fashion and Design
The garment making School has 75 students
NLAI Garment Making School was established in 1996 to help young vulnerable women by teaching them skills in sewing as a way out of prostitution and a life off the streets.
The school has since grown to be an approved 4-year education in Fashion and Design, which we offer free of charge to vulnerable women and men. Over the years we have seen how many of our students successfully transition from school to permanent work.
Care for the whole person
The young people who become part of the Garment Making School are marginalised and vulnerable and have not had the opportunity or the means to take an education. They are often very broken and have low self-esteem. Along with learning a craft, we also want them to be restored and thrive as people.
Students at NLAI Garment Making School receive:
- Free education
- Free meals
- Trauma counselling
- Medical care
- Bible-based teaching about God’s love
- Awareness on issues such as HIV/AIDS, health and hygiene, gender-based violence and women’s rights
The garment making education
NLAI Garment Making School is approved as an official education facility in Kenya and it follows the national curriculum. Students must complete exams at 3 levels over 4 years before obtaining their diploma.
The students learn to produce different textile products such as bags, ladies and gent wear, place mats and bread baskets. The students also learn how to sew school uniforms and they assist the two employed tailors who are responsible for sewing uniforms for New Life Africa International School and other local schools.
We want to equip the students to be self-reliant in the labour market. Therefore, they also receive training in:
- Business: An entrepreneurship course is provided with teaching about how to run a profitable business.
- Leadership: Leadership training is available.
- Digital skills: Computer lessons are provided.
Lynah Mato
Leader of Garment Making School