History of the Job Creation Project (Sikelela)
In order to create a solution to the above problem of poverty alleviation, Sue du Toit (Director of Child Welfare) together with Ning Bath (Chairman of the Board) and Sabine Plattner (Patron of George Child Welfare) envisaged a training centre to address this issue. Through the patronage of Mrs. Sabine Plattner of Fancourt, and other local businesses, a training centre with a tea garden and shop has been built in 2006. Initial funding for training was granted by the Department of Social Development.
Training provided includes the following:
Basic Sewing
Advanced Sewing (Industrial sewing machines)
Embroidery
Woodwork
Wire Crafting
Beading
Leather Work
Felting
Use Recyclable Products in Crafts
Business Skills