Gift a Skill

Gifting a skill of either literacy or sewing this holiday season can mean a lifetime of change for the parents who are staying with their children at Second Mile Haiti’s Malnutrition Treatment Centers.

In Northern Haiti, literacy can open up a world of opportunity, yet over half of the parents at our Malnutrition Treatment Centers have had three or fewer years of formal education, and nearly 50% cannot read or write. With daily lessons in reading and writing, this gift empowers women to help their families in new ways, from reading medicine labels to supporting their children’s education.

Learning the skill of sewing empowers women in Haiti with a valuable, income-generating ability. With sewing, they can create and sell clothing, household items, or repairs, providing a sustainable way to support their families. Beyond income, sewing also fosters confidence, creativity, and a sense of independence, giving women greater control over their future.

4 Different Ways to Make a Life-Changing Impact in a Mother’s Life

Gift a Skill | Business — $65 — What’s included? | Equip an entrepreuneur with 7 weeks of 3x weekly Introduction to Business classes for a mother learning to launch and manage a successful small business. Empower her with step-by-step guidance and practical skills so that she can plan, budget, and market her business with confidence.

Gift a Skill | Mindfulness through Art — $22 — What’s included? Provide supplies for one caregiver to complete 7 weeks of weekly art therapy sessions where she’ll be carefully guided through exercises that build self-love and emotional awareness.

Gift a Skill | Literacy — $24 — What’s included? Empower a mother with pens and notebooks so she leaves the class able to form letters of the alphabet, write her telephone number and sign her own name. Give 7 weeks of 3x weekly Introduction to Literacy classes for a mother learning to read and write.

Gift a Skill | Sewing: — $35 — What’s included? Gift the life-long skill of sewing. Your gift provides 7 weeks of Introduction to Sewing classes for a mother learning to sew. Provide her with thread, patterns, and needles that she will need on her journey, plus the satisfaction of creating beautiful pieces that she will take home.