Equipping Vocational School for Girls 2025

Empowering Girls Through Vocational Education

 

Overview

Equipping a girls vocational school in Hamadan, Iran, with essential and modern equipment for training to improve learning process and help students develope practical skills for a brighter, more independent future.
The school covers the underprevilaged numerous villages(Abdol Rahim, Kowzareh, Ahmadabad-e Tappeh, Moslemabad, Khomajin, Qeshlaq, Firuzabad, Uch Tappeh, Milajerd, Rahjerd, Shirinabad, Aq Darreh, Barakatabad, and Kheyrabad). This school acts as a lifeline for girls seeking education and vocational training.
The existing school lacked the necessary equipment to offer 11th and 12th grade classes in the sewing discipline. Due to financial hardship, students could not purchase equipment on their own. Consequently, after completing 10th grade in garment design, many had left with no choice but to drop out.

Project at a Glance

With a total planned budget of $25,718, this project focuses on upgrading two essential learning facilities at a girls’ vocational school in Hamadan, Iran: the Computer Lab and the Sewing Workshop.

The proposed improvements include new computer systems, classroom furniture, digital learning equipment, and industrial sewing tools to strengthen hands-on education and expand learning opportunities.

Computer Lab

81
Students
45
Boarding Students
10
Computers
20

Student Chairs

1
Printer & Copier
10
SSD Drives

Sewing Workshop

1

Serger Sewing Machine

4

Straight Stitch Machines

1

Storage Wardrobe

1

Industrial Steam Iron

The Challenge: Limited Resources, Unlimited Potential

Prior Status

The state of the workshops impaired effective teaching.
Equipments were outdated or nonfunctional.
Students frequently experienced long delays in accessing
the tools.
Dormitory and classrooms conditions directly impacted
students’ morale, mental health, and academic
performance.

Proposed Support

Proposed Improvements for the Computer Lab and Sewing Workshop By Armins Foundation for Education Through MAP By upgrading and servicing existing equipment and acquiring new tools, the school can double its training capacity and ensure a modern, hands-on vocational education. For example: Purchasing 10 SSD hard drives will restore 10 out-of-service computers. Buying 10 new systems will increase usable units to 20. Investing in industrial-grade sewing equipment will allow students to advance in garment design. Conclusion The Vocational School for Girls stands at the center of a critical educational and economic opportunity. With modest but targeted investment in equipment and infrastructure, we can help dozens of girls break free from generational poverty, gain professional skills, and chart new futures. Without immediate support from Armins Foundation for Education, these students will continue to be denied the tools they need to succeed—placing their futures at risk and reinforcing cycles of hardship. Your funds can change that trajectory. A 10-year custodial agreement has been signed with the center to ensure:

1- Reallocation of equipment to new centers in the event of dissolution These safeguards ensure that resources continue serving vulnerable populations as intended.
2- Protection and maintenance of procured equipment.
3- Prevention of misappropriation or administrative repurposing.

ExIisting Infrastructure

Computer Lab:
10 computers (outdated)
No projectors or screens
Non-standard desks
Chairs unsuitable for computer use

Sewing Workshop:
1 working sewing machine
2 machines in need of repair
No serger machine
No cutting tables or suitable work chairs
One outdated iron, no vacuum ironing table
No wardrobe for storing finished garments

Project Costs