Teach Sewing To Street Boy In Uganda

Volunteer Opportunity: Fashion Mentors for the Mavazi Program

Organization: Shule Foundation

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Start Date: February 2025 and on

Duration: Flexible (2 weeks minimum; extendable for up to several months)

Are you a fashion designer, pattern maker, or sewer passionate about change? Imagine using your skills to shape lives, teaching former street boys in Uganda the art of crafting top-quality men’s casual wear—shorts and trousers—with Shule Foundation’s Mavazi Program!

About Us

The Shule Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is on a mission to provide life-changing opportunities for young boys who have spent their early years on the streets of Uganda. Through the Mavazi Program (Swahili for “apparel”), we give youth a new chance to learn valuable fashion design and production skills, ultimately helping them secure fair-paying jobs and a brighter future.

Role and Responsibilities

As a volunteer fashion mentor, you’ll lead hands-on workshops, teaching former street youth every step of garment creation, from sketching and pattern making to sewing and finishing top-quality shorts and trousers, as well as machine repairs. Whether you stay for two weeks or several months, your time and expertise will make a lasting impact as you inspire and equip our trainees to enter Uganda’s burgeoning fashion industry.

What You’ll Gain

• Life-Changing Impact: Transform the lives of young men through skill-building and mentorship.
• Immersive Cultural Experience: Stay in a safe, secure location in Kampala, explore Uganda’s rich culture during off-hours, and create lifelong memories.
• Professional Fulfillment: Use your skills to make a lasting social impact while contributing to sustainable fashion.

Ideal Candidate

• Skilled in garment construction, pattern making, and/or design for casual men’s wear
• Enthusiastic, adaptable, and passionate about mentorship
• Willing to work collaboratively with young people from diverse backgrounds
• Must be over 18 years of age.
• We are looking for Fashion Students, Faculty, and Industry Professionals.

If you’re ready for a unique opportunity to change lives through fashion, come join us in Kampala. Together, let’s craft not only quality garments but brighter futures!

To Apply: send a letter of inquiry to info@shulefoundation.org. In the subject, write: Would Love to Volunteer in UG!

To learn more visit https://shulefoundation.org/shule-foundation-mavazi-fashion/