Meet the Makers of Kakori Threads

Every Kakori Threads product carries a story of resilience and hope. Behind each bag and accessory is a young woman who has overcome hardship and chosen to build a brighter future through creativity and collaboration. Together, they have formed The Girls’ Trust — a collective where skills are shared, confidence is rebuilt, and independence is earned.

Tryffin “Britah” Ncube

Sewing Strength, Stitching Confidence

Tryffin Ncube, 19, always dreamed of becoming a designer. That dream came true when she joined Kakori Threads through the Girl Child Speaking Trust. Her first product, the Hyena Bag, is now widely used for collecting litter—proof to her that sewing can help protect the environment.

Since then, Tryffin has grown into a confident young tailor, producing high-quality work and encouraging her colleagues along the way. She sees every stitch as an act of conservation and hopes to one day become a professional designer who inspires other girls to follow their creativity.

Survive Mpala

Sewing Hope, Saving Futures

At 18, Survive Mpala is living up to her name. Once dreaming of becoming a nurse, she joined Kakori Threads after interviews with the Girl Child Speaking Trust, using the opportunity to save for her future studies. Her first project—the Impala Bag, sharing her second name—became a symbol of resilience and hope.

Kakori Threads has given Survive skills, confidence, and independence. She now designs products with little supervision and motivates her team with positivity. Her dream is to open a sewing workshop in her community, proving to other young girls that small opportunities can lead to big futures.

Nobukhosi “Nono” Nyoni

Turning Stitches into Stewardship

Nobukhosi Nyoni has already turned her love for fabrics into a future. Selected through the Girl Child Speaking Trust, she joined Kakori Threads after excelling in Fashion and Fabrics at school. Her favorite creation, the Impala Bag, is used both in Kakori’s tree nursery and by communities to collect litter—linking her work directly to conservation.

Joining Kakori Threads has boosted her confidence, sharpened her design skills, and shown her that hard work creates opportunity. Today, she can sew independently and takes pride in seeing her products out in the world. Nobukhosi hopes to inspire other young women in her community to believe in their skills and embrace new possibilities.

Together, these young women show how Kakori Threads is stitching confidence, conservation, and opportunity into every product.