SEW4Life Project - Smocking Class ( May / June 2012 )

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Smocking Class organised by MyKasih Foundation 2012 ( Sponsored by CALTEX )

MyKasih Foundation coordinates the programme  with non-governmental organisations and small businesses.  

Caltex Sew4Life students comprise  mothers from lower income groups who are either sole breadwinners of their respective families or have a high number of dependants. Financial stability helps their children complete proper education and  a chance to step out of poverty through better job  opportunities.


Chevron contributed RM54,000 to fund the programme, which includes start-up interest-free loans totalling RM9,000 for promising graduates.

Caltex Sew4Life student Norsila Saat, 45, is a keen participant in the smocking workshops: "My specialisation is dresses for children. I can stitch any design that the customer requires. I have always enjoyed smocking, and hope to be the top graduate to earn the start-up loan to purchase a smocking machine."