The Uzwelo Bags initiative sees thousands of metres of Expand a Sign’s waste textile fabric donated to teams of sewers from underprivileged backgrounds to make unique and truly South African bags and earn a living that puts food on the table for their families, funds education and provides dignity and upliftment for their communities on a long-term basis.
Uzwelo recently donated three sewing machines to a team of sewers based in iBhungezi in Molweni and aim to have several more sewing teams up and running within the next year.
‘Even though the Uzwelo journey is just beginning, the greatest experience we’ve had so far is the realisation that we all have an opportunity to contribute and make a difference in this beautiful country, and all it takes is to care a little bit more today than you did yesterday,’ said Kirsty Fonzari, Expand a Sign Marketing Manager.
