$105
Sponsor a tailoring student
Provides four months of vocational training, a student kit, materials, life skills, mentorship and a pathway toward employment or entrepreneurship.
ALABASTER PROJECTS
Skills that open doors.
Practical training can become income, confidence and a sustainable future. Neighborly partners with Alabaster Projects to help people build professional skills and turn those skills into livelihoods.
TRAINING WITH PURPOSE
Learn. Earn. Build forward.
Programs can include tailoring, tribal weaving, baking, soap and candle making, makeup artistry, barista skills, digital skills and small business foundations. Selected women only cohorts offer a supportive environment for women rebuilding after domestic abuse, exploitation or severe economic hardship.
Beyond the classroom, Alabaster Projects helps learners consider local markets, self employment and responsible production opportunities that can strengthen families and village economies.
WAYS TO GIVE
Put practical opportunity within reach.
Choose a sponsorship option, then use the secure Alabaster giving page to make your gift.
$190
Provide a sewing machine
Supplies a quality machine for student training, including maintenance and servicing, that can support many learners over time.
$260
Fund one month of tailoring training
Helps cover rent, utilities, classroom expenses, teaching materials, practice fabrics and instructor support.
$1,300
Sponsor a full tailoring cohort
Supports four months of training, one month of internship, materials, instruction, administration and post-program support for a full group.
$50
Sponsor a baking student
Provides four months of practical baking training and helps one student build a skill that can generate income.
$40
Sponsor a soap or candle making student
Helps one student learn practical soap or candle making skills with potential for local sales and income.
$25
Seed a market stall
Provides small business seed support so a new entrepreneur can begin selling products locally.
$200
Support an instructor
Helps provide consistent, high quality instruction for students developing practical tailoring and livelihood skills.
$200
Support school operations
Helps cover the everyday costs that keep classes available and the learning environment dependable.
BUILD WHAT LASTS