I have been pursuing my tailoring career for over 6yrs with no sewing machine, which was really frustrating because I was paying to hire a sewing machine to work with.

In January 2019 I was praying for and was in desperate need of my own sewing machine to have a stable sewing business and also be more productive.

Fortunately for me, BCROF was unveiling the foundation in February 2019 with a sewing competition to empower upcoming tailors, like me, to be established fashion business.

I jumped at the opportunity hoping to win an Emel Industrial Sewing Machine ( the grand price for winner). BCROF also made available the fabric for the competition which was a boost for me in making the winning dress for the competition.

It was a wonderful experience for me, a dream come through, an answered prayer. My career picked up rapidly after winning the sewing machine. The competition also exposed me to meeting other people in the fashion field – and now my confidence as a tailor has grown so much as a result of the exposure I got.

Thank you BCROF for creating the opportunity for me to accomplish my dream – 1^st Prize Winner ( Fashion Design Competition)

 - Finally empowered after 6yrs of tailoring without sewing machine

I applied for the skills acquisition in leather/ fabric bag and shoe making training, and was considered.

Initially, I taught I wouldn’t learn fast, but the training was so detailed, practical and well thought that I grab everything, and even started making foot wares within two weeks. And to the glory of God, I made it through.

I always wanted to be self-employed and now I am – all thanks to the foundation. This wonderful foundation (BRCOF) has taken me to greater heights.  I would have never imagined getting to have my own business this fast.

I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to the Chairman, CEO and Board of Trustees of BCROF. May God Almighty bless and enrich you to empower more ladies like myself.  Anjo Lember Rejoice – Programme Beneficiary

 - I always wanted to be self-employed and now I am

My lofty ambition is to be my own BOSS – and without a business of my own I knew it would be impossible. The intensive training programme of this organisation was really – God-sent!

Am happy and grateful to be part of the 15 women and girls selected for empowerment training. The training was interesting, practical, and the start-up support after the training is invaluable.

I thank the foundation (BCROF), may God continue to bless all your works and supporters in Jesus Name

– God bless you.  Uganden Monica Wandoo – Beneficiary

 - I was Trained and Empowered by BCROF to start-up

The first time I heard about this organisation, that empowers ladies and girls to become self-sufficient, independent and enlightened through skills acquisition in bags and shoe making/Ankara, I was so excited about such great opportunity, because my dream growing up as a girl child is to become a renowned and professional fashion business owner. Owning and establishing a company in the leather works sub-sector fits into my dream.

I applied for the training and I was accepted without knowing anybody. Today, I am bold to testify that through the training and experience, I am a certified shoe and bag maker. This platform has laid the foundation for my dreams to become a reality. I am truly grateful to BCROF for the wonderful value they have added to my life, and that of other girls and women, may God bless you all.

Nwaegbu Chiamaka Lucy ( BCROF Training Beneficiary)

 - My dream growing up as a girl child is to be a fashion business owner

When I first got the information about the BCROF training on bags, shoes and leather works training, I quickly applied because it saw it as a perfect opportunity for me to empower myself  with skills. Lucky for me, I was selected among the fifteen women beneficiaries.

I was so elated that very day when I got the congratulatory call.  Thank you BCROF for the opportunity given to me to actualize my goal. Now, I’m a qualified shoes and bags maker courtesy of your intensive training. To God be the Glory!

My prayer for this very foundation is that God will bless you continually.

Thank you BCROF. – Amarachi Raymond ( Empowerment Training Beneficiary)

 - Now, I am a qualified shoes and bags maker courtesy of BCROF