The adult sewing training centre for displaced, deserted or widowed ladies
Created the free sewing centres to teach widows and deserted young women to support themselves,.
This program sets women free from the bondage of poverty.
Owning a debt free sewing business or to work in a sewing centre allows these women to be self-sufficient by earning a reliable, safe, good income.
The free adult sewing college provides an important supportive environment for the women to met together in a safe and friendly building.
The free sewing college teaches these young women to support themselves, so that they are able to earn a living.
The school has been very successful with over 200 ladies trained.over 8 years of training.
The ladies can find jobs with their new trade or started their own sewing business.
All ladies will receive a certificate showing their training, fabric, scissors and a sari. Some of the poorest ladies are gifted sewing machines.
The project provides trainees with an independent source of income. Part of the ladies training is to make clothing to sell in village markets
Created the free sewing centres to teach widows and deserted young women to support themselves,.
This program sets women free from the bondage of poverty.
Owning a debt free sewing business or to work in a sewing centre allows these women to be self-sufficient by earning a reliable, safe, good income.
The free adult sewing college provides an important supportive environment for the women to met together in a safe and friendly building.
The free sewing college teaches these young women to support themselves, so that they are able to earn a living.
The school has been very successful with over 200 ladies trained.over 8 years of training.
The ladies can find jobs with their new trade or started their own sewing business.
All ladies will receive a certificate showing their training, fabric, scissors and a sari. Some of the poorest ladies are gifted sewing machines.
The project provides trainees with an independent source of income. Part of the ladies training is to make clothing to sell in village markets
10th Sewing Centre Inauguration – 10 August 2025
On 10 August, we joyfully inaugurated the new sewing centre. Thirteen members attended and expressed great interest in learning,
and we look forward to welcoming more students as the classes commence.
Five pastors joined us for this special occasion, and we were especially blessed by the presence of Bishop Benjamin, Bishop Devaprasad, and Bishop Sarath Kumar. The programme was conducted smoothly and was a wonderful success.
We are deeply grateful for your prayers and ongoing support for this ministry.
On 10 August, we joyfully inaugurated the new sewing centre. Thirteen members attended and expressed great interest in learning,
and we look forward to welcoming more students as the classes commence.
Five pastors joined us for this special occasion, and we were especially blessed by the presence of Bishop Benjamin, Bishop Devaprasad, and Bishop Sarath Kumar. The programme was conducted smoothly and was a wonderful success.
We are deeply grateful for your prayers and ongoing support for this ministry.
Sewing class resumes after monsoon closure. August 15 to 26, relentless rains
We’re excited to share photos from today's sewing class, which has resumed after a two-week closure due to severe monsoon conditions.From August 15 to 26, relentless rains caused widespread disruption across Andhra Pradesh, leading to the closure of schools, transport, and businesses throughout the state. The heavy rains particularly impacted our work in the remote tribal villages around Padmanabham in Visakhapatnam District.Future Focus Ministries, including our Bible College and Sewing Centre, were temporarily closed due to flooding and unsafe travel conditions.We’re thankful that the rains have eased, and things are slowly returning to normal.
Transport, schools, and businesses have reopened, and our teams are back on the ground, continuing the mission.
More ladies joined the sewing classes after the monsoon rains
We’re excited to share photos from today's sewing class, which has resumed after a two-week closure due to severe monsoon conditions.From August 15 to 26, relentless rains caused widespread disruption across Andhra Pradesh, leading to the closure of schools, transport, and businesses throughout the state. The heavy rains particularly impacted our work in the remote tribal villages around Padmanabham in Visakhapatnam District.Future Focus Ministries, including our Bible College and Sewing Centre, were temporarily closed due to flooding and unsafe travel conditions.We’re thankful that the rains have eased, and things are slowly returning to normal.
Transport, schools, and businesses have reopened, and our teams are back on the ground, continuing the mission.
More ladies joined the sewing classes after the monsoon rains
9th Free Sewing Center had a Graduation Party on 1 May 2025
All 20 graduates remained dedicated and completed the course successfully. The event was filled with joy, gratitude, and a deep sense of accomplishment.
We were especially honored to have Pastor Thomas Gabriel as our guest of honor. He shared heartfelt words of encouragement and delivered a powerful message from the Word of God, highlighting the life-changing impact this program has on the women and their families.
As part of the celebration:
- Each graduate received a certificate, sewing materials, and a pair of scissors ✂️.
- We also gifted sewing machines to 10 women who are facing especially challenging financial circumstances, to empower them to start their own sewing work from home.
Free Sewing training Centre 11/12/24
17 July 2024 Sewing class, visit from Pastor John Victor
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11 July 2024 Sewing class, the women are enjoying the lessons
Free Sewing training centre Commenced 13 March 2024
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8th free sewing training class commenced 4th September 2021
Graduation was on 21 Jan 2023
Sponsored and paid for by C3 Church Shellharbour NSW Australia
32 women learned their trade to sew with Covid restrictions and other hardships.
These women have completed their course.
They can provide for their families.
trained by 2 seamstresses Ruth and Esther.
John Victor & wife, Kumari, oversight sewing project and sends photos and progress on the ladies.
This program sets women free from the bondage of poverty.
7th graduation on 28th September 2020
with some covid19 restrictions Padmanabham Village
6 ladies received sewing machines
1) Sridevi. 2) Gothami. 3) Janashi. A 4) S.Appayamma 5) Maga. 6) Janashi S.
All ladies received fabric, certificates, cotton, and professional dressmaking scissors,
Graduation Photos and Testimonies below:
Photos: sewing class March 2020 (then COVID 19 Lockdowns from May to September 2020)
this sewing course commenced 10 June 2019
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My name is Manga.
My husband name is Krishna. I have two children - one boy and one girl. My village name is Annamaraju Peta. Before I learned the tailering, we are doing labour work. I am very happy for this opportunity.
My husband name is Krishna. I have two children - one boy and one girl. My village name is Annamaraju Peta. Before I learned the tailering, we are doing labour work. I am very happy for this opportunity.
My name is S.Appayamma.
I am married. My husband name is S.Srinivasa Rao. He is doing labour work. We came from Hindu Religion. My village name is Padmanabham. My daughter is Pallavi and my son Jyothi Swaroop.I have got the best work in my Sewing Centre. I help help family financially.
I am Bhagya. My husband name is Ramesh. He is a farmer. We have two children one boy and one girl. I am Hindu. After my boy child we are waiting for a girl. I came to this Sewing Center. My village name is Krishnapuram, Padmanabham Mandal.
I have stitched some dresses, blouses, skirts, underwear. I really thankful to you for this work. I am supportive to my family in financial. Thank you very much Madam.
Bhagya.
I have stitched some dresses, blouses, skirts, underwear. I really thankful to you for this work. I am supportive to my family in financial. Thank you very much Madam.
Bhagya.
I am A. Jhansy. My husband name is AppalaNaidu. I have no issues. I have conceived many times but I didn't get children. My husband is a labourer. I am from Hindu background. After l came to this place I am totally changed. I have learn tailoring so I will give small support to my family in financial through stitching. I really thankful to you madam. Thank you very much.
I am V .Gowthami. I am married. My husband name is Nagesh. He is a farmer. My village name is Padmanabham. I have two kids - Praneeta and Snehita. I came from Hindu religion. I know the God's word and his love after came to this Sewing Center. I have learned and stitched many items. I am supportive to my family in financial through this work.
Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
My name is Sridevi. My husband name is Sudhakar. He is a farmer. I have two children, one boy and one girl. I came from Hindu background. I learned tailering between facing many problems with my family. I am completing my graduation.
My name is K. Lakshmi. My husband name is Shankar Rao. He is a Tractor driver. I have two children Thanush and Tejesh. I have learned the good work in Sewing Center. And also stitching well. I came from Hindu religion.
I am S.Jhansi. I am unmarried. My father name is Appala Naidu. My mother name is Konda. My family is very poor. After I learned the tailering work, I am getting worth to earn some money for my family.
6th Graduation April 7 2019
Our 20 ladies graduated on 7th April with a party.
All girls received a certificate and dressmaking scissors and six ladies received a sewing machine each.
The certificates enable the girls to get jobs and earn money to support themselves and their families.
These classes are free for these widows or deserted wives.
Our 20 ladies graduated on 7th April with a party.
All girls received a certificate and dressmaking scissors and six ladies received a sewing machine each.
The certificates enable the girls to get jobs and earn money to support themselves and their families.
These classes are free for these widows or deserted wives.
5th Graduation and party 1 August 2018
These 20 ladies meet in the Padmanabham village
These 20 ladies meet in the Padmanabham village
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