In early October I got to spend a week with 15 students that were a part of a local program called Pulse.  Pulse helps underprivileged communities through a holistic approach by helping address their physical, emotional, metal and spiritual needs.  

Within a six week program Pulse invests in students self confidence by focusing on various skills, which enable them to understand that they have a calling and purpose to add value to this world.  

By establishing self- confidence, the students believe in themselves and understand themselves better, which encourages them to use their personalities and giftings to contribute to their communities. 

We have seen that students who have attended life skills programs like Pulse or  Aleph Surfs be transformed as people.   Resulting in a change in their behavior, gaining a positive attitude on life and motivation to empower themselves and others around them.  

Within the 6 week program I got one of the weeks to teach sewing basics.  This included training in basic flat patterns that could be made off of their own clothing, hand sewing and alterations, as well as how to use a basic sewing machine.  

I am constantly reminded that women are the same universally.  We all like to feel beautiful and wear a beautiful clothing and there is something special about being able to make your own.  At the end of the week many of the women could make clothes for themselves and their children.  They can utilize these sewing skills to empower themselves by making a business from home creating school uniforms, altering clothes or whatever their creative spirits design.  

It was an amazing time & we look forward to partnering with Pulse again.  Here are some highlights!  Hope you enjoy!

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