Grife Refazer Project:
Empowerment and Training
for Women

Launched in May 2015, the Grife Refazer Project was created to empower low-income women — not only caregivers at Instituto Refazer but also those from neighboring communities.

Flyers were distributed in local favelas such as Babilônia, Rocinha, Tabajara, and Dona Marta, offering free workshops in sewing (hand and machine), embroidery, fabric painting, packaging, and pricing — up until 2019. Donate

Our Results

  • Total women trained: 368
  • Items produced: Over 17,000 pieces produced
  • Hand-painted Linen Pouch

    Lined, with crochet flower details.

  • Umbrella Case

    Heavy cotton fabric with hand embroidery, lined with clear plastic.

  • Dish Towel

    100% cotton, super absorbent, with exclusive tricoline patchwork designs.

This life-changing program has empowered women by teaching valuable skills and creating income opportunities — significantly improving their quality of life and promoting independence.