This project bridges the gap between vocational training and economic independence. Although 40 women in Balimatan IDP Camp have completed professional tailoring training, they lack the essential equipment required to start income-generating activities.

After losing their primary livelihood assets due to severe drought, these women are now aid-dependent. By providing industrial-grade sewing machines and starter kits, the project enables beneficiaries to transition toward self-reliance and sustainable income generation.

Problem Statement:

Recurring droughts have devastated the pastoral livelihoods of Balimatan IDP Camp residents. For these women, the loss of livestock meant the loss of household savings and food security.

Without access to sewing machines, their vocational skills remain a dormant asset, risking skill deterioration and prolonged poverty.

Project Objectives:

• Asset Provision: Procure and distribute 40 heavy-duty manual sewing machines.
• Income Generation: Enable 40 households to earn sustainable monthly income.
• Economic Resilience: Diversify income sources and reduce vulnerability to climate shocks.

Implementation Plan:

• Procure durable, locally repairable sewing machines.
• Distribute business starter kits including tools and initial fabric.
• Encourage formation of tailoring cooperatives for peer support.

Expected Outcomes & Impact:

• 40 women equipped with functional sewing machines and toolkits.
• 100% transition from zero income to active earners.
• Over 240 family members benefit from improved food security.
• Enhanced agency and dignity among women beneficiaries.

Sustainability & Monitoring:

• Basic maintenance training workshops.
• Market linkage support for tailoring services.
• Monthly monitoring visits for six months.