Hope In Every Stitch: Our Story in the Media
Discover how G1FT is empowering mothers and weaving a new future for rural communities.
Unleash your creativity at our Sewing & Craft Community
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Mother’s tears and strength become the inspiration for the establishment of G1FT
KOTA KINABALU: ‘Give 1 for Two’ (G1FT) is the idea of two young people who were inspired by the tears and strength of a mother who did her best to change her family’s standard of living and move out of the cocoon of poverty. Therefore, G1FT was established to help housewives
Shell invests in Sabah’s entrepreneurs
Kota Kinabalu: Shell Malaysia’s mission is, and always has been, to provide relevant initiatives that help locals in meaningful ways, which include fostering local talent and encouraging local businesses.
Imparting sewing, batik skills to Nabawan folks
A Kota Kinabalu-based social enterprise, G1FT, conducted an integrated sewing and batik-making programme in two villages in Nabawan, recently.
The villages – Kg Binanun and Kg Pangaraan – are located in Mukim Tatalaan and the aim was to empower the local economy and create a sustainable value chain.
Sewing & Generating Economic Empowerment Program for Rural Women in Ranau
The program was implemented under the Special Intervention for Local Coordinator APPGM-SDG Ranau District initiative which included the donation of four sewing machine units as well as the organization of a three-day sewing and entrepreneurship course, with G1FT as the implementing partner.
“We don’t just teach sewing; we provide the tools for mothers to build a better future for their children.”
Zee Shazila