The Tiger Center has proudly partnered with Usha Int'l. Ltd. to operate machine-sewing schools in Kanha, India.  The curriculum is designed by the National Institute of Fashion Design (NIFD), based in New Delhi, and at the end of the six-month course, each passing student is awarded a certificate. 

Once certified by Usha Int'l. Ltd., each student can take a micro-loan from a bank to start a tailoring business to serve local clients and can also make products for our Cottage Industries program.  Now, with two schools, we have capacity for almost 60 students in our 6-month program, held twice a year. 

That means a new livelihood for 120 families a year!  We offer thanks to Usha and our donors for creating the school, supporting the school and tuition subsidies on an ongoing basis, and providing a substantial step up in life for each student and family.  We're thrilled that the schools use solar-powered lights and filtered (safe)