Mayamiko

We offer women in Malawi a free 6 month tailoring course to equip them with skills and knowedge to become financially independent. Find out more: mayamiko.org @Mayamiko_ #employment #education #tailoring #charity #socialenterprise #WomenEmpowerment

It's that time of the year when we treat all the lovely customers who keep us on our mission to create more ethical and sustainable fashion! For the next 5 days, get 40% OFF site-wide with code SUMMER22 at checkout (T&Cs apply)😜

Meet Lili, our graduate in Business & Financial Literacy. She started her own business in January 2021 after her training with Mayamiko Trust. She has now six permanent workers & she is doing amazing!🤗 #madewithlove #madeinafrica #Malawi #madebyhand #socialimpact #graduate

As per the training is delivered by Mayamiko Trust and every purchase from Mayamiko helps fund this important work for these incredible women! 🤝

We’ve launched an exciting entrepreneurial programme for disadvantaged women in Area 51, Lilongwe! 😆 This will aid the women in business + financial management skills. “The tools provided will help support our families. It will change our lives.”

Meet Towera, the trainer whose been keeping the Mayamiko Trust running for years. She teaches tailoring, pattern cutting and construction, adapting to the women’s different needs, skills and confidence levels 👩🏾‍🏫 🪡 instagram.com/p/CZuy3C_OwZc/…

It's great to be a part of the wonderful @cjoinourco network and to be honoured for another year with their Sustainability Leadership Award! #leadership #sustainability #network #sustainablefashion #ethicalfashion #economicempowerment

Want to support @mayamikotrust on @GivingTuesday? You can save us as a favourite on PayPal and give through their platform so we receive 100% of the funds 😚 >> paypal.com/fundraiser/cha… #GivingTuesday #givingback #empoweringwomen

Choose @mayamikotrust through @AmanzonSmile and they will make a donation to use when you shop 😯 >> smile.amazon.co.uk #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday2021 #EveryLittleHelps #supportsmall #charity #sustainable #opportunities #inclusion

Eager not to waste the sewing machine she had been given with graduation. She approached her mother's landlord about using an empty space near their apartment on a busy street. Her reputation is now growing; taking in everything from wedding party outfits to small repair...

...to continue studying. With a six-year-old child and absent father, contributing minimally to the upbringing, Catherine was quick to apply when she heard about the tailoring training opportunity with Mayamiko Trust. Despite the months it took to build up her self esteem...

New year, new ventures! Catherine was part of the 2018 Fashion Lab cohort, and one of the youngest at the time, at 26. Raised by a single parent struggling to support their family on a housemaids wage, Catherine had stayed at home since school due to a lack of options...

@mayamikotrust has now been going since 2008! We started out to train women in tailoring as a means to more opportunities, and often financial independence! Since then we've adapted to needs, supporting sustainable lighting, creating reusable sanitary pads for vulnerable groups..

@GivingTuesday is tomorrow🥰 30th November 2021. An international day created to promote generosity and humanity, Giving Tuesday UK brings together initiatives reminding us to support the causes we care about! Want to know how you can support @mayamikotrust ? #GivingTuesday

Twice a year we offer our lovely customers 20% off! A little helping hand, whether you're shopping for Christmas or treating yourself. It may cost a little less, but your purchase will still make a big difference to communities of women from Malawi to Peru #empoweringwomen #offer

Florida completed the Trust tailoring training in 2018 and has since rented her own main road workspace where the majority of her competitors are male tailors! Read the full story at: Mayamiko.org/case-study-fas… #empoweringwomen #training #tailoring #malawi #FinancialIndependence

Applying the principles! #cop26 #climateemergency #circularthinking #zerowaste #malawi mayamiko.com/blogs/mayamiko…

@Fash_Rev A great event for #secondhandseptember where you can delve deeper into the importance of global supply chains and the people they impact! linkedin.com/posts/fashion-… #innovation #sustainability #sustainable #circulareconomy #circularfashion #savethedate

Not sure what to do with your donations?mayamiko.com/blogs/mayamiko… #circularfashion #giveback #refugees #giveyourbest

A country that has been hit hard again & ways to help from @tayobero @Refinery29UK ! refinery29.com/en-us/haiti-ea… #Haiti #Haitiearthquake2021 #Sustainability #helphaiti

170+ women have now attended our business and financial literacy training. It's proved to be crucial for empowering women and that's why we're now scaling it up through digital content and a train the trainer scheme. #malawi #training #education #womenentrepreneurs