Hope Designers: Empowering HIV-Positive Mothers

Transforming lives through tailoring, embroidery, and design

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Hope Designers

A social enterprise empowering HIV-positive mothers in Kisumu

Hope Designers is a transformative social enterprise supported by Kar Geno that empowers HIV-positive mothers in Kisumu, Western Kenya, by providing them with training and employment in the fields of tailoring, embroidery, arts, and design. The project is dedicated to breaking the stigma associated with HIV by showcasing the resilience, creativity, and capabilities of HIV-positive women.

Born from a deep desire to help HIV-positive mothers achieve financial independence and sustainable livelihoods, Hope Designers strives to create a world where women can drive social change through economic empowerment. We believe that every woman deserves the chance to build a future for herself and her family, regardless of her HIV status.

Our Vision

Empowering women through skills and opportunities

To empower vulnerable women—especially HIV-positive mothers—by providing them with the skills, resources, and opportunities to achieve economic independence through entrepreneurship and the creation of unique, high-quality products.

What We Do

Building paths to financial independence

In a community where unemployment and poverty disproportionately affect women, Hope Designers offers a path to financial independence. Women in our project are often reliant on male partners for their livelihood, which can lead to deeper poverty, especially in the case of unemployment. Through Hope Designers, we aim to empower women to become self-reliant by equipping them with the skills needed to start and run their own businesses.

Our training program spans six months and covers basic tailoring, cutting, and sewing techniques. Participants can then progress to more advanced training in embroidery, arts, and design, allowing them to expand their skill sets and create beautiful, high-quality products. Once they complete the training, women are supported in starting their own fashion businesses, with resources and ongoing guidance from Kar Geno.

Basic Tailoring

Learning cutting and sewing techniques to create foundational skills.

Intermediate Sewing

Mastering complex patterns and garment construction.

Advanced Design

Training in embroidery, arts, and design for unique products.

Business Launch

Support to start fashion businesses with mentorship.

Our Support

Equipping women for success

Business Development Skills

We provide business training and mentorship to help the women launch and manage their own enterprises.

Resource Mobilization

We work to mobilize funds to assist women in starting their businesses after completing their training.

Monitoring & Mentorship

We continue to monitor the women’s progress after they begin their businesses and provide ongoing support.

Global Exposure & Market Access

We link women with buyers worldwide, ensuring products meet international standards.

Our Products

Unique, high-quality creations by Hope Designers

Handcrafted Dress

Vibrant, tailored dresses showcasing local artistry.

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Embroidered Bag

Unique bags with intricate embroidery designs.

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Artisanal Scarf

Colorful scarves crafted with care and creativity.

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Custom Home Decor

Handmade decor items for a unique touch.

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Get Involved

Join us in empowering women through creativity

We invite you to see the remarkable work of our women and explore the products they create by visiting our Facebook page. If you’re interested in becoming a retailer or partner for our products, please contact us for more information on how you can help support this empowering initiative.

Together, we can change lives through economic empowerment.