In a transformative step toward empowering women within the community, Tarragon Edge
Limited, in partnership with Empowered to Restore (ETR), has launched a brand-new sewing
academy at the T-Edge Hub in the heart of Accra, Madina. This initiative aims to provide
women with essential skills training, equipping them with the ability to break free from the
cycle of poverty and secure a sustainable future for their families.
The official launch of the Sewing Academy was on 5TH February, 2025 and was happy to be joined by about 19 team members from Empowered to Restore (ETR),USA.
The Sewing Academy is known as Kingdom Ambassadors Sewing Academy-Empowered
to Restore by Drs. Gerald F. and Judith A Davis
The academy will serve as a beacon of hope for numerous women seeking to gain hands-on
experience in tailoring and garment-making. The initiative is designed to not only impart
vocational skills but also instill confidence and self-reliance among its beneficiaries. Through
comprehensive training programs, participants will acquire the necessary expertise to create
high-quality clothing and accessories, thereby enhancing their economic prospects.
The Sewing Academy is one of such strategic partnerships and collaborations of Tarragon Edge as the organisation’s focus is on ensuring they are contributing their quota to their aligned SDGs 5,8 and a17 and also to ensure that the youth especially are equipped with skills and knowledge to maneuver their world.
Dr. Genevieve Pearl the promoter of SDGs hinted that in line with the company’s vision, a lot more of these collaborations and to offer vocational skills to the youth in their communities and the country at large will take place this year as the company is aimed at equipping 1000 young people with skills this year across the country.
Dr. Kym Grant-Horsey Director of Education and Vocational training expressed her excitement about the Centre in Ghana and pledged her support to ensuring the Centre is sustainable.
The founder of Empowered to Restore (Pastor Trecie D. Bolton) was impressed about the
Centre and expressed her support in seeing that the Centre grows and expands in other parts of the country.
Other board members who were part of this visit are Dr. Michelle and Leroy Yates, Don L
Horn.Some other members who visited the Centre are Pastor Faye, Kelly, Angelia,
Elizabeth, Sharon, Yomah, and Shalley
In expressing thanks, The Lead Consultant of Tarragon Edge Dr. Genevieve Pearl expressed
the organization’s commitment to the sewing Centre and openly blessed the team at ETR and especially thanked the donors Drs. Gerald F. Davis(late) and Judith A. Davis and pledged that the Academy is dedicated to the empowerment of women and girls to be financially stable and together impact their homes and communities.
She concluded by stating that Tarragon Edge is happy to partner many more non-profit
organisations, governments and other companies to build capacity and empower more youth.
The Sewing Academy officially will start its 3-month basic sewing classes with the first
cohort on 17th February,2025, and has flexible schedule for students.
The Centre has strategic partners like The Edge Credit Union, KAY stitches, SELMA
fashion, OYSKA Technical Institutes and many others who will partner the Centre for
apprenticeship, upgrade in fashion design, tailoring and dressmaking, T-VET
certification and access to funding and Go-to Market strategies. A holistic approach to
vocational education.
