Our women's collective gets a boost to sew 18,000 school uniforms

Tribal Threads, GPM’s women’s sewing collective, has successfully secured a contract with the District Education Board in the tribal region we serve to produce over 18,000 school uniforms for students attending 170 village schools. This is a remarkable achievement, with the government recognizing the value of supporting a local social enterprise that, in turn, empowers tribal women by providing livelihoods that benefit their families and communities.

It is now up to GPM and the Tribal Threads collective to fulfill the contract. If executed successfully, this could lead to additional uniform orders, bringing the collective closer to becoming a fully sustainable social enterprise.

We are once again deeply grateful to Naomi Eisenberger and the Good People Fund team for their generous support, which enabled the purchase of seven additional sewing machines, including two advanced models. Their contribution also allows us to expand our membership and improve infrastructure, including bathroom facilities, making the workshop a safer and more pleasant space for our team.