Eneless, a part-time teacher earning US$45 per month, faced financial challenges as the number of students attending her classes declined. Seeking additional income, she enrolled in a six-month TVET course in tailoring and dress design, where she also learned to craft handmade school bags, gift bags, dresses and skirts. After successfully completing the course, she received certification as a designer.

Her newfound skills significantly supplemented her teaching income, enabling her to cover school expenses and transportation costs for her two sons while also meeting basic household needs. Additionally, by making school bags herself, she saved US$5.77, eliminating the need to purchase backpacks from the market.

Beyond financial benefits, Eneless is deeply committed to environmental sustainability. She actively campaigns against plastic use, advocating for durable, reusable alternatives. Leading by example, she has eliminated plastic from her household and promotes eco-friendly practices within her community.

With a strong sense of social responsibility, Eneless dedicates US$3.60 of her earnings to providing books and pens for vulnerable children who attend her part-time classes. Her vision extends beyond personal success — she hopes to uplift others through education and entrepreneurship.

Determined to secure a better future for her sons, Eneless dreams of sending them to university. She also envisions establishing a large tailoring shop, where she can design a variety of products, teach aspiring tailors and create employment opportunities for others.

Reflecting on her journey, she says, “Tailoring is a kind of wisdom that stays in your mind
forever. You can use it to build a future or let it fade away — the choice is yours.”