REPORT ON STARTUP CAPITAL SUPPORT TO TAILORING TRAINEES

Hazras Charity Foundation (HCF)

1. Introduction
Hazras Charity Foundation (HCF), in line with its mission to empower vulnerable individuals and promote sustainable livelihoods, successfully completed a Tailoring Skills Acquisition Training Programme for selected women and orphans.

Sample of trainees tailoring skills and the fund received from Hazras Charity Foundation

Following the completion of the training, HCF provided startup capital support to the trained beneficiaries to enable them to commence their tailoring businesses independently.

2. Objective of the Initiative
The startup fund support was aimed at:
– Promoting economic self-reliance among women and orphans
– Reducing poverty and dependency
Encouraging entrepreneurship and skill utilization
– Enhancing household income generation
– Supporting long-term community development

3. Beneficiaries
The beneficiaries of this initiative comprised:
– Women from low-income households
– Vulnerable and widowed women
– Orphans who successfully completed the tailoring training.
All beneficiaries completed the required training period and demonstrated practical competence in tailoring before qualifying for the startup support.

4. Nature of Support Provided
Each trainee received startup capital funds to assist with:
– Purchase of sewing materials
– Acquisition of essential tailoring tools
– Renting or setting up small tailoring spaces
– Procurement of fabrics and accessories
– Basic operational expenses to begin work
The funds were strictly disbursed as business startup capital to ensure immediate application of the acquired skills.

5. Impact of the Intervention
The startup capital initiative has:
– Enabled beneficiaries to begin independent tailoring operations
– Improved beneficiaries’ confidence and financial stability
– Reduced reliance on external aid
– Created pathways for future employment opportunities
– Contributed to poverty alleviation within beneficiary households
Some beneficiaries have already commenced accepting sewing orders within their communities.

6. Monitoring and Accountability
HCF has put in place follow-up and monitoring mechanisms to:
– Ensure proper utilization of funds
– Provide mentorship and guidance
– Track business growth and sustainability
– Offer continued advisory support where necessary

7. Conclusion
The Tailoring Startup Capital Support Programme reflects Hazras Charity Foundation’s commitment to sustainable empowerment rather than short-term assistance. By equipping beneficiaries with both skills and financial support, HCF continues to foster dignity, self-reliance, and economic inclusion among vulnerable populations.

We remain committed to expanding similar empowerment initiatives to reach more beneficiaries in the future.

Prepared by:
Hazras Charity Foundation (HCF)
Management
Date: 17th February, 2026