Mindset Development Organisation, Wakiso, Uganda

Mindset Development Organisation (MSD Org) commenced operations in 2005 with the aim of empowering vulnerable girls and teenage mothers with practical economic and social life skills.

MSD Org. runs a training centre where practical skills in catering, knitting and tailoring are passed on to the girls. Classes in behavior change are crucial at this stage of life for the girls as they tend to experience different body changes and behavior which can lead to problems like HIV Aids.

Since 2005 MSD Org. has enrolled 146 girls for training with 30% immediate employment in the Hotel industry for the Catering Class whereas for the Tailoring class with the Tools With a Mission (TWAM) Start-up kit of a Sewing Machine the girls are well placed for self employment.

Tailoring, Knitting and Crafts
Here the girls undergo practical training in general tailoring, knitting sweaters and craft work. In 2010 MSD sought out and secured an internship arrangement with Phoenix logistics an apparel company in Kampala for the girls who attend the Tailoring class.
At the end of training TWAM gives each girl a startup kit of a sewing or knitting machine. Mindset's teachers/trainers are sourced from practicing tailors, artists and knitters most of whom are former students of Mindset.

Catering
Here the girls undergo practical training in local, continental and international dishes. Mindset have an arrangement with the Commonwealth Resort Hotel, Munyonyo, a Five Star Hotel, where each year they send the entire catering class for three months of Industrial Training.
Mindset's teachers are sourced from practicing Chefs and Bakers. The girls also study House Keeping, Foods and Beverages Production (including Cuisines), Foods and Beverages service and Front Office Management amongst other skills.


Tailoring students taking measurements


Catering class in progress

 

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