Through our Socio-Economic Development (SED) and Skills Development Programmes, The Hope Factory aims to give women and youth the ability to generate their own income and to improve their living conditions through increased economic activity at a community level. The Financial Skills Booster Programme was based in the Northern Cape, Kuruman empowering 10 female artisans. The 9-month programme focused on financial management, to boost micro-enterprises with skills that helped their businesses thrive financially. Through the provision of financial bootcamps and one-on-one coaching sessions with assigned financial coaches.
The artisans received access to a sage license for bookkeeping purposes to help them better manage their finances. As a result of the programme, they acheived increased business income and profits and 3 new part-time jobs were created during their time on the programme.