It does not define what this beginning is. At the Sewing Seeds school in col Volcanes (Puerto Vallarta), Inauguration means the beginning of so many things.
For the Students of Sewing Seeds, it is truly a new beginning for them. It is a step into independence, pride, and empowerment. It builds self esteem and worth. Students at are both woman and men, from teenagers to grandmothers. These are the people that will aspire to new avenues in life. It may be a job at a factory, repair shop, or other service business. For the Entrepreneurs in class, they may start their own enterprise into undiscovered ‘needs’ in the market place. When we think of ‘sewing’, we assume clothing, but quite often needs are found in industry such as: upholstery, shoe & leather, curtains and décor items, awnings, car & boat covers, tarps, and even sails for the big boats! Opportunities are endless.
In the Families of these Students, the Inauguration brings the prospect of additional income, more self reliance, and a step forward. The new found Sewing skill is immediately utilized in the family clothing repair, creation, or simply sewing sheets, pillows, quilts and curtains for the home.
Many times, this sewing skill flows into a home business for extra income. Children in the family, may be able to further their primary education or dream of post education.
Nowhere is an additional skill evidenced more, than in the Community itself. Neighbors, friends and relatives all share in the Student’s new expertise. Passion comes alive, neighborhoods benefit from new services, others are inspired to attend Sewing Classes themselves, and just maybe enterprise begins. It starts slow … in the form of home business, then grows to a Co-Op, and maybe even a small factory. Once this happens, there will be a need for pattern makers, pattern graders, cutters, and sewing machine mechanics. Sewing Teachers are groomed for service in other parts of the state or country. It simply grows and addresses future opportunities in the greater community.
Today, it may be an Inauguration for a few students, but it’s effects will be seen by communities of people for generations to come.
Sewing Seeds International thanks those who share this vision: Mayor Ramon Guerrero, col. Volcanes / Puerto Vallarta, Volcanes Community Education Project, and Puerto Vallarta Rotary. Without their efforts and contributions, project Inaugurations are not always possible.
Sewing Seeds International will be back in Vallarta: April (Intermediate classes) and October (Advanced Classes). News of this school has already resulted in emails from Mazatlan MX, Guatemala, and Dominican Republic. Sewing Seeds International is honored to ‘partner’ with such motivated Communities. Sewing Seeds already has schools started in Sierra Leone, Ukraine, and Peru. Plans are being made to set up in Democratic Republic of Congo in 2016.
Sewing Seeds International At col. Volcanes, Puerto Vallarta, JAL. MX. Jan 23, 2015
By definition, an Inauguration is ‘a ceremony to mark the beginning’.
Sewing Seeds Documentary from Rick Castiglione on Vimeo.
For further Contact …
Sewing Seeds International (Canada)
www.sewingseedscanada.com (CDN Charity)
http://vimeo.com/19882742 half hour CTV documentary.
www.facebook.com/SewingSeedsInternational
Contact: Kelly Grams,
Volcanes Community Education Project (in Vallarta)
http://www.volcanesproject.com/
Contact: Arthur Fumerton,
Donate sewing supplies, arrange Tours, etc.
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