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Sparrow Society
Because People Matter. And Stuff is never just Stuff.
Stuff is made by real people, with real hopes & dreams and real value.
When we choose to buy ethically-made products, we choose to sustainably support REAL people.
From Aid to Trade
Working Together towards a more equal and unified society through skills development, job creation and enterprise development.
Many of South Africa’s social problems will find poverty and unemployment at it’s root. Moving away from the traditional relief and aid model and into a sustainable and holistic economic empowerment model, our focus is on creating dignifying and viable economic opportunities predominantly for women in a range of industries.
Sparrow Society provides her with viable skills training, the ongoing support network to keep her successful and in researching/creating opportunities for continued advancement.
Core Objectives
Gender Based Violence is a reality that many women in South Africa face.
It has been proven that when women are able to financially sustain themselves, they are less vulnerable to abuse and exploitation.
By providing economic opportunities for women, we are restoring the power back into her hands to protect herself, provide for her family, and reach for a better future.
We are not in the business of creating products. We are in the business of creating options - real options." - Kate Brim-Senekal, Founder & Managing Director
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Skills Development
Having additional skills helps candidates stand out in a crowded job market. We offer training in:
+ Upskilling Sewing Skills
+ Barista Program & Coffee Sales
+ Work readiness & Entrepreneurship
+ Upskilling in Quality, Consistency & Reliability as well as customer care and communication.
Job Creation
We not only train in useable skills, but we work to procure and grow REAL & sustainable job opportunities.
+ Researching and procurement of real economic opportunities for our beneficiaries
+ Recruitment and providing training for beneficiaries to be successful in new job opportunity
+Partnerships with International Brands
For candidates who have an entrepreneurship edge and are ready to take their business idea to the next level, they are invited to participate in our Creative Business Skills Course & Mentorship program where they learn:
+ Basic Business Skills:
+ Tax & Compliance
+ Branding & Marketing
+ Product Development, Pricing
+ Sales & Customer Service
Our Programs
Sustainable programs that incorporate skills training, job creation and opportunities for advancement:
Development
Coffee Appreciation
Barista Skills Training
Sales & Customer Service
Job Readiness
The Young Entrepreneur Society is a course developed specifically for high school aged girls to introduce them to entrepreneurship themes and opportunities to develop their own business plan and get input from a business mentor.
Donate
Sparrow Society is a registered non-profit (NPO) and public benefit organisation (PBO).
Make a lump sum donation, monthly contribution or choose from our Impact Packages below to sponsor a woman in one of our skills courses or sponsor her business kit to jump start her dream.
