Sui Dhaga Aur Kapda Campaign Shahapur
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by
upasana
In response to the observed needs of the tribal community during the pandemic, our dedicated team embarked on the “Sui Dhaga aur Kapda” campaign during our visit to Shahapur spanning three days (September 19-21). Our mission was to empower and uplift the tribal population.
Action to be taken:
– Collection of used clothing from various societies in Mumbai
– Acceptance of donations for sewing kit items as mentioned
Location:
Mumbai
Date:
October 2nd-3rd, 2020
The campaign encompasses:
- Clothes Gathering Initiative
- Sorting of Collected Clothes
- Distribution of Donated Clothes
- Identifying Individuals with Sewing Skills or Machines
- Fundraising for Sewing Machines, Training, and Logistics
- Allocation of Sewing Machines post Fund Collection
- Imparting Sewing Skills through Training
- Creating a Roster of Empowered Individuals based on Skills
- Compensating Empowered Individuals for Produced Items
- Distribution/Sale of Cloth Bags in Urban Areas to Minimize Single-Use Plastic Waste
Action taken:
As part of the Sui Dhaga Aur Kapda Campaign, we gathered over 3000 kg of pre-owned garments from communities in Prabhadevi, Goregaon, Kandivali, Borivali, and Dahisar on October 4, 2020. Following thorough sanitation, these clothes will be distributed to the tribal residents in Shahapur.
Furthermore, the surplus clothing will be repurposed into cloth bags, thus contributing to the empowerment of women.
Special Thanks:
Special Thanks to all the volunteers and Mr. Saurabh Kashalkar & Ms. Dipti Kashalkar for their support to manage the event
Be a part:
We invite you to stand with us in supporting this cause. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you wish to contribute.
