STIL Foundation

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Elise Kant

With the support of the Haella Foundation, Many trained mothers under STIL Foundation endure a deeply painful struggle—spending over two years doing exhausting casual labour to raise money for a sewing machine, all while facing constant blame for “not being mother enough” if they leave their babies at home. When home, they are shamed as lazy or unproductive, trapped between survival and judgment, their dreams and skills slipping away. The Mama Home Working Project will donate sewing machines, turning their relentless sacrifice into income, dignity, and renewed hope. Elise Kant, ,

With the support of the Haella Foundation, Many trained mothers under STIL Foundation endure a deeply painful struggle—spending over two years doing exhausting casual labour to raise money for a sewing machine, all while facing constant blame for “not being mother enough” if they leave their babies at home. When home, they are shamed as lazy or unproductive, trapped between survival and judgment, their dreams and skills slipping away. The Mama Home Working Project will donate sewing machines, turning their relentless sacrifice into income, dignity, and renewed hope. Elise Kant, ,

💔 They have the skill. they have the the will. But without a sewing machine, Many are forced to sell themselves at night just to feed their babies.
No woman should pay this price for dignity.
✂️ A sewing machine can change her story.
👉 Donate today. Empower a mother. Secure a child’s future. Kant

“I started to develop confidence and self-love.
“I was helped to overcome fear, shame, and the feeling of isolation from society,”through group therapy sessions , we talked, shared critical experiences, healed each other, and comforted each other. I began to see myself as a normal person, not a burden to my family or a source of shame. I started to develop confidence and self-love.” .

"Through our work with teenage mothers, we’ve seen firsthand the struggles they and their children face. Empowering one means uplifting both. Thank you, Haella Foundation, for making this impact possible. 💜👩‍👧 Stichting. Kant

eing a young mother is not the end of the road—it’s the beginning of a different kind of strength. 💪🏾
Yes, it’s overwhelming. It’s lonely at times. It means growing up while raising another life. But it also means discovering the kind of love that fuels resilience, and learning to fight for a better future—not just for yourself, but for your child.
At STIL Foundation, we’ve seen that young mothers are not broken—they are powerful, resourceful, and full of untapped potential. All they need is someone to believe in them, a safe space to heal, and skills to thrive.
You are not your mistakes.
You are not your past.
You are a mother—and that in itself is strength, beauty, and purpose.
✨ To every young mother out there: You are not alone. Your story matters. And your future is still bright. 🌟

STIL Foundation, with support from the Haella Foundation, continues to empower teenage mothers through the second intake of the Empower Her Tailoring Skills Training Project.