Our goal is to train, empower & establish skilled artisans across the manufacturing space in Nigeria.

Who We Are

The Kafawa Training Program is an initiative created by My World of Bags, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation. The program is designed to train and upskill youth with the necessary skills to create and access opportunities in the manufacturing industry, and consequently, build a generation of youth who now view tailoring, production and manufacturing as dignified and fulfilling.

Kafawa (which translates loosely to 'establishment' in Hausa) aims to improve youth employability through a high-quality and holistic training experience that ranges from basic machine skills to specialised leather-crafting training, to soft skills and entrepreneurship classes.

How We Create Impact

Kafawa Trainee

  • Basic Machine & Specialized Skills

    Trainees familiairise themselves with the industrial machine and begin to master the art of stitching; they execute a variety of projects using leather and non-leather materials. Successful trainees are enrolled in a certification trade test, administered by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

  • Soft Skills Training & Coaching Sessions

    The soft skills classes are given a huge focus, with experts designing curricula and conducting masterclasses to impart knowledge and expand the minds of our trainees. Group coaching classes were introduced to create a more intimate session where trainees could share concerns and ideas.

  • Entrepreneurship Classes

    The Enterprise Development Centre of the Pan-Atlantic University delivered training sessions on the necessary foundational knowledge for starting, running and sustaining a successful business. These classes close off with pitching sessions with business experts and present their business plans.

The six-month Pilot

The pilot program kicked off with the physical training program in October 2021, with over 150 trainees. From Abuja to Lagos to Kogi state, our first cohort of trainees came into our training facility in Oyo state from all across the country.

Kafawa Trainee
Kafawa Trainee

As the program evolved and testimonials began to pour out, multiple second cohorts were enrolled - from the one-week crash course for high intermediates, to the refresher course for recent graduates, the pilot trained over 250 students.

Real Stories From Our People

Our trainees' journeys to Kafawa have been varied and dynamic. From all walks of life, we have been privileged to host and train a group of eager and passionate dreamers for the past six months.

Read their stories