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.
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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.
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‘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.
