Support for Small Traders
Training and peer support that help small market traders keep records, plan ahead and grow.
Tailoring Skills Course
A practical tailoring course for people who want to earn from a skill they can practise close to home.
- Livelihoods
The challenge
For people with caring responsibilities, work far from home is often out of reach. A practical skill that can be used from home or nearby opens a door to earning that fits around the rest of life.
What this work focuses on
- Hands-on tailoring skills, learned by making
- The basics of pricing, costs and record-keeping
- Help with tools and getting started
How the work is approached
Sessions are arranged around participants' other responsibilities, and learning happens through real pieces of work.
Those who complete the course are encouraged to share their skills with the next group.
What it aims to change
- A skill that can earn an income
- Confidence to set prices and find customers
- A network of people who support one another
Part of our program area
Livelihoods — Helping people build the skills and opportunities for sustainable livelihoods, so that households can earn a living with dignity and independence.
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Practical support that helps small-scale farmers grow more reliably as seasons become harder to predict.
