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Preparations for Fatemeh's sewing studio are progressing rapidly. Together with Gaelle, a professional craftswoman, the women are setting up the studio. The interior is being designed from scratch – even the work tables are being built in-house. Step by step, a place is growing where women with refugee and migrant backgrounds can sew together, learn from each other and experience self-efficacy.

In order for the project to achieve its goal, around CHF 4,500 is still needed. To secure this final amount, United Women Switzerland is organising a special highlight:

On 21 September 2025 at 5 p.m., a charity dinner will take place at the Restaurant Schlüsselbund in Zurich. Guests can look forward to a three-course menu featuring delicious Afghan vegetarian cuisine from Fazili Catering. The evening will be complemented by a charity auction, where unique surprises will be up for grabs. The cost is £85 per person, which will go directly towards the realisation of Fatemeh's sewing studio.

Register by 7 September and be part of this special evening:

Click here to register

By participating, you will help to reach the project goal of CHF 15,000 and create a place that supports women on their way to a self-determined life.

Just in time for Easter, we have some really good news for you: our sewing studio has found a home! In the Heuried district of Zurich, a spacious room is waiting to be filled with life—with creative ideas, encounters, and new perspectives for women who have experienced displacement.

There is just one thing we need before we can move in and start our first workshops: the necessary equipment. We have therefore adjusted our crowdfunding target from CHF 30,000 to CHF 15,000. We will secure the salary for our dedicated sewing coach Fatemeh through other channels, which will allow us to prioritize the equipment and get started more quickly.

What we need now:

• Two industrial sewing machines
• Five simple sewing machines
• Fabric, fabric cutters, and other accessories

Thanks to you, we have already come a long way—now we just need one last push to bring the space to life.

By spreading the word to your friends and acquaintances, you are not only helping us set up a studio, but also giving women a place to settle, learn, and grow. Of course, any additional donations are also very welcome.

As a small token of our appreciation, you will receive a handmade solidarity bag worth CHF 200 or more, made in collaboration with Social Fabric and cloudburst in our new sewing studio in Zurich.

Thank you for your support and happy Easter!

Warm regards

Your team at United Women Switzerland