
A sewing workshop set up by five former trainees
Five young women trained at the neighbourhood centre set up a shared workshop. The Foundation funded the machines; the premises were lent by the town council.
- Amount committed
- 4 500 €
- Year
- 2025
Supported projects
Files that were actually funded, with what they produced — and what they cost.
Area
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Five young women trained at the neighbourhood centre set up a shared workshop. The Foundation funded the machines; the premises were lent by the town council.

A grant programme targeting final-year students only — the point at which dropping out costs the most.

A full equipment renewal and training for the two volunteer coaches who run the sessions.

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