Mavazi Fashion: Elevating Lives Through Style
Mavazi: Crafting Futures Through Fashion
Empowering Kampalaโs Street-Connected Youth Through Fashion
Mavazi Fashion is a vocational and social enterprise initiative by the Shule Foundation, based in Kampala, Uganda. Our program equips street-connected youth with high-demand tailoring and fashion design skills โ providing a sustainable path to independence, dignity, and employment.
At the heart of Mavazi is the belief that fashion can be a powerful tool for social transformation. Through technical training and creative development, we prepare young people to thrive in Ugandaโs fashion sector and define it.
Our Purpose
Street-connected youth in Kampala face daily challenges: instability, marginalization, and limited access to education or employment. Mavazi Fashion responds with opportunity.
By offering structured training in tailoring, business skills, and design, we empower youth to take control of their futures. The program fosters confidence, self-reliance, and income-generating capacity โ essential ingredients for long-term success.
The Mavazi Fashion Training Program
Participants gain practical experience in a professional environment while contributing directly to our upcoming clothing line.
Our intensive training includes the following:
- Tailoring and garment construction
- Pattern-making and design fundamentals
- Introduction to textile selection and sourcing
- Entrepreneurship and fashion business managment
- Hands-on product development for real markets
Launching in 2026: The Mavazi Fashion Menswear Collection
In 2026, we will launch our signature clothing line, designed and produced in-house by our trainees and instructors.
The collection will feature:
- High-end casual menswear:
refined yet relaxed pieces for everyday wear.
- Design fusion:
Western silhouettes paired with African fabrics and accents
- Ethically made garments:
that reflect craftsmanship and purpose.
- โข Limited-edition drops that celebrate cultural heritage and urban style
Sales from the line will fund ongoing training, mentorship, and expansion of the program โ making every purchase a direct investment in youth transformation.
๐๏ธ Stay tuned for our debut collection. Sign up to receive launch updates.
Social Impact Meets Style
Every product from Mavazi tells a story โ one of resilience, creativity, and hope. By supporting our fashion line, you are helping street-connected youth in Kampala transition from survival to self-sufficiency.
Your support helps us:
- Expand training access to more youth
- Offer advanced design and production resources
- Create employment pipelines in the fashion industry
- Scale our impact across the continent of Africa
- Demonstrate that paying fair wages is compatible with strong, sustainable profitability
Our Purpose
Street-connected youth in Kampala face daily challenges: instability, marginalization, and limited access to education or employment. Mavazi Fashion responds with opportunity.
By offering structured training in tailoring, business skills, and design, we empower youth to take control of their futures. The program fosters confidence, self-reliance, and income-generating capacity โ essential ingredients for long-term success.
The Mavazi Fashion Training Program
Our intensive training includes:
- Tailoring and garment construction
- Pattern-making and design fundamentals
- Introduction to textile selection and sourcing
- Entrepreneurship and fashion business management
- Hands-on product development for real markets
Launching in 2026: The Mavazi Fashion Menswear Collection
In 2026, we will launch our signature clothing line, designed and produced in-house by our trainees and instructors.
The collection will feature:
- High-casual menswear: refined yet relaxed pieces for everyday wear
- Design fusion: Western silhouettes paired with African fabrics and accents
- Ethically made garments that reflect craftsmanship and purpose
- Limited-edition drops that celebrate cultural heritage and urban style
Sales from the line will fund ongoing training, mentorship, and expansion of the program โ making every purchase a direct investment in youth transformation.
๐๏ธ Stay tuned for our debut collection. Sign up to receive launch updates.
Social Impact Meets Style
Every product from Mavazi tells a story โ one of resilience, creativity, and hope. By supporting our fashion line, you are helping street-connected youth in Kampala transition from survival to self-sufficiency.
Your support helps us:
- Expand training access to more youth
- Offer advanced design and production resources
- Create employment pipelines in the fashion industry
- Scale our impact across Ugandaโs urban communities
Volunteer with Us
Use your skills to support fashion training and youth empowerment in Uganda.
Shule Foundation is actively seeking volunteers to support our Mavazi Fashion vocational training program. Whether you have experience in fashion, education, marketing, or community development, your time and expertise can make a direct impact.
We welcome both local and international volunteers who are passionate about skills-based education and sustainable youth development.
Volunteer opportunities include:
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Assisting with tailoring and design training
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Mentoring students in entrepreneurship and career readiness
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Supporting marketing, branding, and digital outreach
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Helping organize pop-up events and product showcases
Volunteering with us offers a meaningful way to contribute to a non-profit fashion initiative thatโs creating real change. Join us in equipping youth in Uganda with the tools to succeed.
Partner With Mavazi
Partner with Mavazi
We welcome partnerships with:
- Donors and sponsors interested in long-term youth empowerment
- Fashion brands and designers seeking ethical collaboration
- Retailers and distributors aligned with social impact sourcing
- Educators and institutions engaged in vocational training or global development
Ready to make a lasting impact in fashion and beyond? Contact us today via info@shulefoundation.org to explore partnership opportunities.
As a Patron, you play a pivotal role in nurturing the next generation of designers and entrepreneurs. For just $100 a month, your support provides access to advanced training and opportunities for our youth to showcase their talents.
Become A Patron
Your contribution will directly fund essential tools and materials for our fashion program. Investing in sewing machines, fabric, and tailoring tools gives at-risk youth the resources they need to learn, create, and succeed.ย
Invest In Equiptment
Get ready to experience Mavazi In 2026! Mavazi will launch its exclusive line of apparel designed and crafted by the talented young designers in our program. Every purchase directly supports the boys in our program. Look out for our collection of men's walking shorts.