The sky’s the limit We have trained more than 900 people with sewing skills and what a joy it is to see most thriving!,.. Having finished their training, we receive good news daily over the progress of our former trainees. Many have started their own businesses, with great courage they have set up their work stations creating beautiful designs and selling their product to the surrounding communities. The project is firmly established, to train girls, women, and other vulnerable people such as people living with HIV/AIDS,unemployed youth on the use of sewing machine. It is such adamant joy to see their hard-work payoff, and be put to good use. My Name is Esperance Nikobamye. I joined Together for Development in 2022 as trainee of the sewing programme. I have contracted HIV as a result of of sexual abuse when i was a young girl. I do not want to stress on it much , because it can be depressing at times, however I know that God is good all the time no matter what. And I trust in Him always. Today I can testify of His faithfullness. I graduated from the sewing class, and I was appointed the teacher of the same class at the main office. I love teaching the men and women who join the class on how to sew, but to be honest I receive more joy we are able to discuss the word of God and how great is HE is. I am also a part of a project that reaches out to vulnerable women in the world. Together for Development has provided me a platform where I can share my knowledge with others, and expand it too through the training that is undertaken per month. I hope to raise my family from the poverty that beholds our home, while also striving to push the community forward. I was once vulnerable , having endured a lot at a young age but I continue to trust in the Lord for His ways are righteous. Helping women who are struggling with finding a grip on the ground is the path I am passionate about. Thank you Together For Development- Birashoboka, I am honoured.

Audrey was born in 2004 and lost her parents when she was two years old. She endured a lot of hardship and it was really hard to get by. She dropped out of school because she did not want to burden her auntie who she is currently living with.She joined the sewing progrmme operated by Together for Development in January which is ongoing for three months. She will finish the training in April and we cannot wait to see what is in store for her. We trust and believe her future is in good hands, with the skills gained she can do so much . Please put her in your list of prayer and support her to be able to put her skills into practice.

It is possible to help women attain life skills to create jobs for themselves. It is a strategy to protect and help them keep their dignity. TD-BIRASHOBOKA strives to see this possible through our sewing project. The project aims to combat poverty that tackles the most vulnerable in our communities such as the widows, orphans, single mothers etc.. to make a difference in their own lives by empowering them with the skill of sewing. Many have been changed, however the journey is still long in terms of reaching the needs of the community. It requires assets which TD-BIRASHOBOKA is limited with; such as the financial resource and the materials needed for the project. Your contribution will be of great value to serve more vulnerable women and others who are need of our support. She is one of our ladies who is currently attending Together for Development sewing class at the main office and will be graduating April 25th 2024. What a great joy it is to train more than 700 in the last 3 years, who are now able to create a better life for themselves, children and families and as result the community is served.

Gordien is living with disability. Last year 2023, he was trained by Together for Development-Birashoboka organization in his project "Birashoboka Shoe making". When he started, it was like a dream. But now, he can make good sandals and is now capable of selling them together with his group friends also living with disability in Kirwena, Rumonge province, south of Burundi. IT IS POSSIBLE TO CHANGE from poverty to a stable life by learning and applying small life skills!!