Project Objective
To empower refugee women through a Sewing Academy and Production Facility by establishing a center that provides employment and serves as a comprehensive training hub. The facility will employ refugee women, particularly Syrian women, for manufacturing garments and textile products. It will act as a dual-purpose center, both as a production facility and a Sewing Academy where refugees can learn valuable skills in sewing and business management, empowering them to become self-reliant and contribute to their communities. The Academy will focus on producing high-demand items, such as emergency clothing, branded products, casual wear, wedding dresses, evening gowns, and medical and promotional fabric products for export to Gulf countries and Europe.
Production Facility and Academy Scope
Main Products to Be Manufactured:
- Emergency Clothing for Humanitarian Needs: Durable, practical garments for disaster relief and refugee support, including shirts, trousers, scarves, blankets, and fabric face masks.
- Branded Products for Clients and Businesses: Custom textile products such as uniforms, fabric bags, scarves, and customized shirts.
- Casual Clothing: Modest, stylish everyday wear, including dresses, shirts, trousers, and skirts.
- Evening Gowns, Wedding Dresses, and Formal Wear: Customized, high-quality formal attire for premium buyers in Gulf countries and Europe.
Location and Rental Costs
- Required Area: 2,000–2,500 square feet.
- Estimated Monthly Rent: RM4,000–RM5,000.
Initial Costs for Equipment and Setup
Machines and Equipment
- Industrial sewing machines: 20 units × RM2,500 = RM50,000
- Overlock machines: 5 units × RM5,500 = RM27,500
- Embroidery machines: 2 units × RM18,000 = RM36,000
- Heat press machines: 2 units × RM4,500 = RM9,000
- Special sewing machines for formal clothing: 3 units × RM6,000 = RM18,000
- Cutting tables and tools: RM7,000
- Industrial ironing stations: 4 units × RM2,000 = RM8,000
- Other supplies: RM5,000
- Total Equipment Cost: RM160,500
Furniture and Facility Setup
- Worktables and chairs: RM15,000
- Storage shelves: RM6,000
- Lighting and fans: RM8,000
- Total Furniture and Setup Cost: RM29,000
Utility Installation
- Electrical wiring: RM7,000
- Internet: RM385
- Total Utility Cost: RM7,385
Grand Total Initial Setup Costs: RM196,885
Operational Costs
Monthly Employment Costs
- Production supervisor and administrator: 2 × RM4,000 = RM8,000
- Skilled sewing workers (15 workers): 15 × RM2,500 = RM37,500
- Quality control staff: RM4,000
- Support staff (8 workers): 8 × RM1,800 = RM14,400
- Total Monthly Employment Costs: RM63,900
Other Monthly Costs
- Raw materials: RM45,000
- Utilities and maintenance: RM6,500
- Marketing and branding: RM10,000
- Total Monthly Costs: RM125,400
Revenue Potential
Monthly Production Capacity
- 15 workers × (20–30 pieces) = 900–1,200 pieces/month
Estimated Monthly Revenue
- Emergency clothing: 400 pieces × RM150 = RM60,000
- Branded products: 300 pieces × RM200 = RM60,000
- Casual clothing: 400 pieces × RM250 = RM100,000
- Wedding dresses: 50 pieces × RM1,200 = RM60,000
- Total Monthly Revenue: RM280,000
Net Monthly Profit
- Monthly revenue: RM280,000
- Monthly costs: RM125,400
- Net Profit: RM154,600
Charitable Allocation of Profits
The facility will reinvest all net profits into initiatives that benefit refugee families and provide training through the Academy. A Support Fund for Refugee Families and a Skills Development Program will be established with the following allocations:
- Support for Refugees in Malaysia (40%): Provides essential services such as food, shelter, education, and healthcare to refugee families.
- Support for Refugees’ Countries of Origin (40%): Funds initiatives for community rebuilding, including educational programs, infrastructure development, and emergency aid.
- Training and Capacity Building (20%): Offers free training programs through the Sewing Academy, focusing on both technical skills and business management to help refugees start their own sewing ventures or secure employment.
Monthly Profit Distribution Based on Expected Net Profit
- Net Monthly Profit: RM154,600
- Support for Refugees in Malaysia (40%): RM61,840
- Support for Refugees’ Countries of Origin (40%): RM61,840
- Training and Capacity Building (20%): RM30,920
Incorporating the Academy into the Facility
The facility will integrate a Sewing Academy within its operations to:
- Provide hands-on training for refugee women in sewing, embroidery, and textile production.
- Offer workshops on entrepreneurship, enabling participants to establish small businesses.
- Facilitate internships for trainees within the production facility to gain practical experience.
- Create partnerships with NGOs and international organizations to certify trainees and enhance employment prospects.
Impact
The Sewing Academy and Production Facility not only empower refugee women through employment but also act as a community training hub, creating a ripple effect of empowerment. By focusing on skill development and reinvesting profits to support families in Malaysia and abroad, the project provides a comprehensive approach to addressing refugee challenges while fostering economic independence and resilience.