Empowerment
There is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women.
- Kofi Annan
Sustainable Development Goal 5
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Sustainable Development Goal 8
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
Community Empowerment Initiative
We initiated a community empowerment programme in 2019 to encourage, support and empower the women in the local communities in Kemaman, Terengganu, to earn a sustainable living through making turtle-batik handicrafts and merchandise from home. This programme provided a platform for local women to build their capacity as tailors and entrepreneurs. The majority of the women did not have any prior sewing skills or experience.
Together, we have designed and developed more than 30 turtle-batik merchandise that are currently being sold in-stores and online to spread turtle conservation awareness.
Through this programme, local women can now purchase necessities for their children, build a financial net with an emergency fund for their families and become financially sustainable. Most importantly, they are able to help their family during these tough times.
(2019 - 2023)
How You Can Support Us and Our Women Tailors
Shop With Us
Whether for your personal use, or a gift to a dear friend, we have a wide range of products for everyone. All our merchandise is meticulously developed and sewn with much patience and a love for the craft.
Shop NowPartner With Us
If you would like our women tailors to produce or custom-make a product for you, we are open to discussing such possibilities. It could be for an event (e.g. wedding door gifts) or your own business.
Talk To UsBulk Order
Make your ringgit stretch further when you place a bulk order with us, whether for a company event or to celebrate the festivities. Our handmade items make very good conversation starters too!
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YL Lee
What can I say… this is my childhood packed into a neat little drawstring bag. I’ve literally *never* seen batu seremban sold anywhere before. The size, shape, and weight are just right. The beautiful batik-print fabric is a bonus. The 6th (extra) stone – cherry on top!
Marian
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Angel
Delivery is fast within 3 days! The travel pouch is lovely! Nicely sewn and deep. Perfect for travelling. Worth buying!
Farah
So beautiful and well made. I got the rainbow one. Delivery is fast and really worth buying to support the turtles.