Sewing Machines For Women in Ramadi

In 2004, Spirit of America responded to the request of the 1st Marine Division asking to help women in Ramadi by providing sewing machines for centers being established by the Province's director of economic development. Through the generosity of our donors and friends, SoA was able to respond to that request by providing 100 machines.
In March of 2006, we used proceeds from this project to purchase sewing machines to be used in the same capacity for the Women's Center project in Fallujah. SoA will continue to support programs of this type by responding to continuing requests under our Women's Centers project page. Thank you for supporting this initiative which has blossomed into the concept of the multi-use Centers which will give Iraqi women a place to learn, meet and communicate with each other and the world.

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The Request
The 1st Marine Division asked if we could help women in Ramadi by providing sewing machines for centers being established by the Province's director of economic development. The sewing centers, include day care, and provide women in the area with the opportunity to earn a living - some for the first time.
We delivered the first 50 machines and they were used in a ribbon-cutting opening ceremony of the women's sewing center. We then provided 50 more machines for the next phase of the project.
The bulk of these machines will be going to Sewing Centers being set up by the Director of Economic development. These centers will employ women to do piece-work in order to provide poor Iraqis affordable clothing. We will provide the machines and some seed money with the intent that these centers be self sufficient in about 3 months. Thereby giving women a chance to make a living, as well as make clothes for themselves and their families.
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Even if you just buy a bobbin, it helps!
For More Information
For more information about this project check our blog for updates. You can email us at staff@spiritofamerica.net with any questions or ideas.

Use of funds
Purchase machines for self sustainable economic development in poverty stricken areas in and around Ramadi, Al Anbar Province, Iraq. We are a 501c3 nonprofit and your donation is tax deductible. 100% of all donations to this project will be used for direct project expenses (i.e., purchase and shipping of the needed goods and services). We do not deduct fees or expenses for organization overhead. Those expenses are funded separately. Donation Policy Typically, we need and use all donations for the project to which they are earmarked. Any donations in excess of those immediately needed to fund this project will be used for the expansion of the project. And, after expansion of the project, any surplus donations will be used according to the donors' instructions. As a donor, you have a choice to (A) reassign any unused portion of your donation to other Spirit of America projects, or (B) have us contact you to see if you wish a refund of the unused portion of your donation. If we contact you and you do not reply we will reassign any unused portion of your donation to other Spirit of America projects and 100% of those funds will be used for direct project expenses.