International Sewists Empower 25,000 Zambian Girls with Essential Supplies
The Fourth Annual Sew-A-Thon is back. Sew Powerful—a Christian ministry with a heart for empowering communities through purposeful products—organizes this event each year.
This time, the Sew-A-Thon runs from July 28 through September 30, 2025. It’s a global call for sewing enthusiasts to craft purses filled with reusable hygiene supplies, all to support 25,000 schoolgirls in Zambia.
These purses aren’t just bags; they’re a lifeline. The supplies inside help girls attend school confidently, every day of the month.
Sew Powerful hopes to raise $250,000, enroll 1,000 purse-makers, and bring in 2,000 donors. The energy around this year’s Sew-A-Thon feels contagious.
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Empowering Girls Through Sewing
The Sew-A-Thon isn’t just another fundraiser. It’s a movement that taps into the magic of sewing to spark real change.
Each purse costs about $10 to make and comes packed with reusable hygiene supplies—pads, soap, and underwear. For girls in Zambia, these are essentials that mean they don’t have to skip school.
Every purse also includes a handwritten encouragement card from its maker. That small gesture? It really matters.
How the Sew-A-Thon Works
Here’s how it goes:
- Enrollment: Sign up anytime before September 30.
- Sewing and Fundraising: Throughout September, participants sew as many purses as they can and help raise funds for the campaign.
- Tracking Progress: Makers log their purse counts and earn badges, which adds a bit of friendly motivation.
- Prize Ceremony: On October 15, there’s a live prize ceremony to cheer for everyone’s hard work.
Why It Matters
It’s wild how a $10 purse can mean so much. For girls in underserved communities, it’s a ticket to dignity, education, and hope.
With these supplies, girls can focus on learning instead of worrying about basic needs. Sew Powerful’s mission is to create purposeful products that actually change lives.
In Zambia, the organization also creates good-paying jobs for local team members. Every part of the program is about real empowerment and long-term change.
Corporate Sponsorship and Support
This event wouldn’t happen without the backing of some pretty amazing corporate sponsors. Leaders from the sewing, quilting, and creative industries have stepped up to support the cause.
- BERNINA
- Baby Lock
- Aurifil
- Oliso
- KAI Scissors
- Sweet Pea Machine Embroidery
- AllBrands.com
- CraftOptics
- InfiniteAloe
- My Girlfriend’s Quilt Shoppe
- Quilt Show Reno
- Sew Sofia
- Ribbonworks Design Studio
- Discover Hope Financial
- Quiltery
These brands are fueling the movement—one stitch, one purse, one girl at a time.
Impact Beyond Purses
Sew Powerful’s mission stretches beyond just this event. The organization works to create local jobs and bring practical resources to communities in need.
In 2025, Sew Powerful aims to reach 35,000 girls through its purse program. They also plan to help feed over 9,000 children every day in partnership with Convoy of Hope.
This approach means donations really go the distance.
Join the Movement
The Sew-A-Thon invites sewing fans everywhere to get involved. By joining in, you can help girls in Zambia go to school with confidence and dignity.
Whether you sew one purse or a hundred, it counts. Sometimes the smallest contribution can start a ripple.
If you want to learn more or get involved, check out the official event page.
About Sew Powerful
Sew Powerful started as a Christian ministry focused on empowerment. The group equips Zambian communities with jobs, dignity, and practical resources.
Every program—from sewing centers to feeding initiatives—aims to help people build fuller lives. Local jobs, local impact. That’s the idea.
Sew Powerful keeps overhead low so donations go where they’re needed most.
For more info about Sew Powerful or its work, visit www.sewathon.org or reach out to Jan Cancila at 832-250-5847 or sewathon@sewpowerful.org.
Conclusion
The Fourth Annual Sew-A-Thon brings people together in a pretty amazing way. When folks gather around a cause like this, you can really feel the energy shift.
Jumping in means you’re not just helping out—you’re actually part of a worldwide push to empower girls. It’s wild to think how a simple event like this can ripple out and change lives.
So, here’s hoping this year’s Sew-A-Thon packs the biggest punch yet. One stitch at a time, right?
