WCTGives Empower 20 Women with Sewing Skills and Confidence
15 September 2026
Twenty women complete WCTGives’ 11-week sewing programme, gaining practical skills, confidence and exposure to potential income-generating opportunities.
PETALING JAYA, 15 September 2026 - TWENTY WOMEN from B40 and vulnerable low-income communities are now equipped with new sewing skills and greater confidence after completing an 11-week training programme aimed at opening doors to future income opportunities.
The programme, WCTGives “Threads of Hope”, was organised by WCT Holdings Berhad (WCT) in collaboration with Grace Community Services (GCS) and Hazel & Nutz.
The initiative culminated in a graduation ceremony at the GCS headquarters in Klang, where participants received Certificates of Completion and showcased the sewing projects they created throughout the programme.
The programme was supported by about RM42,000 from WCT, including 10 sewing machines, sewing tools and materials. The machines will remain at the GCS community centre to support continued skills development and future training programmes.
Over 11 weeks, participants attended weekly four-hour hands-on sessions conducted by Hazel & Nutz founder Hazel Loke.
They began with basic techniques such as pattern drafting, fabric cutting and sewing construction before progressing to practical projects including drawstring bags, cushion covers, reversible tote bags, batwing blouses, basic skirts, aprons, upcycled denim bags, tissue pouches and scrunchies.
The participants also took part in a budgeting and costing session to gain basic knowledge of pricing and product planning, giving them an introduction to the commercial aspects of turning their skills into potential income-generating opportunities.
WCT deputy managing director Datuk Peter Chow said the initiative reflected the company’s belief that meaningful community impact starts by giving people opportunities to learn, grow and recognise their own potential.
“We are pleased to have supported a programme that gives participants the encouragement, tools and platform to take their next step with confidence. We hope this journey will continue to open doors for them in the future,” he said.
For Loke, the programme was about more than teaching participants how to sew.
“Teaching this programme has been especially meaningful because it goes beyond sewing. The participants have also developed entrepreneurship, goal-setting and teamwork skills, while building meaningful friendships along the way.,” she said.
Loke added she had seen the participants’ confidence grow with every session, describing that progress as one of the most rewarding aspects of the programme.
The participants also had an opportunity to test their new skills through a pre-order sale of their completed sewing products to WCT employees, generating about RM2,555 in sales.
Beyond the sales value, the exercise gave participants first-hand experience in producing handmade products for potential customers and helped reinforce their confidence in the value of their skills.
One of the participants, Premesvery Thangappan, said the programme had shown her that she was capable of learning and creating products with her own hands.
“I feel proud of what I have completed, and it has encouraged me to continue sewing and explore how these skills can help me earn an income in the future,” she said.
WCTGives “Threads of Hope” is part of WCTGives’ #WeCareTogether and #EducationForAll pillars, which focus on strengthening community well-being, building capabilities and creating more inclusive opportunities for underserved communities.
Launched in 2022, WCTGives also promotes environmental stewardship through its #AGreenerTomorrow pillar.
