Breaking the cycle of poverty, one stitch at a time

Our mission is to empower women in Zambia through education and economic opportunity.

Organization Overview

Founded in 2011, Clothed in Hope is a 501(c)(3) international nonprofit organization that provides life-skills education, empowerment, and economic opportunity to vulnerable women in Zambia, Africa. Operating Lusaka, Zambia, Clothed in Hope is empowering women in a sustainable, community-owned way as a means of orphan prevention. Over the years, CiH has impacted the lives of 316 Zambian women and their families. Clothed in Hope is now focused on partnering with graduates from the skills-training program, growing their businesses through entrepreneur mentorship, business trainings, and business grants. Clothed in Hope is breaking the cycle of poverty, one stitch at a time.

Founder & Executive Director

Amy Woodell Bardi, Founder and Executive Director of Clothed in Hope, was named a finalist for the University of South Carolina's "Woman of the Year" Award in 2012. She received the Dean's Award for Outstanding Service from the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management. Amy is a 2012 magna cum laude graduate from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Retailing-Fashion Merchandising and minor in Public Relations. Amy founded CiH during her junior year of college in 2011 and launched the program in Zambia in June 2012. She was named a 2016 "Mover & Shaker" by Cary Magazine. A North Carolina native, Amy Bardi now resides in Fuquay-Varina with her 3 children after living in Zambia for 3 years to launch Clothed in Hope.

FAQs

What is Clothed in Hope?
Clothed in Hope is a nonprofit organization focused on women's empowerment through sewing and entrepreneurship.

Where is Clothed in Hope based?
Our main skills-training program operates out of CiH's Chikondi Community Center in the Ng'ombe Compound in Lusaka, Zambia. We also have a partner training sites in Muchochoma Village in Chongwe, Zambia. Our Stateside office is in Cary, North Carolina.

How is Clothed in Hope funded?
Clothed in Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, funded by passionate donors who want to make a difference with what they have, where they are. Our CiH family is comprised of generous individuals, businesses, and churches who are committed to making a difference in communities in Zambia through CiH's Training program. Our family of monthly supporters is the HOPE Club.