In Swahili, Mwamini means trusted, believing. "I live my name," Mwamini says. "Without believing, it would have been impossible to graduate from the Sewing Workshop."Mwamini was forced to quit elementary school in the 4th grade, her family unable to afford school fees for their 6 children. "Sewing is a passion for me, I wanted to do it for a long time," she says. "I feel proud and unique when I make fashion."Her father built the small structure for shade where Mwamini, Claudine, and Noella run their sewing co-op along the main road, running their business with the pedal-powered Singer machines they received when they graduated."I work in a co-op to promote unity and sisterhood. Together we feel stronger."
Be the change that you wish to see in the world. (Gandhi)
