Alfred Jumbe is 27 years old and lives with his parents and siblings in Chinkhokwe village, Dowa district. He has a foot disability. He used to do piece work and made 40,000mk per month. Alfred took part in the tailoring training at KODO, graduating in March 2019.
He now runs a very attractive tailoring shop outside his house and his business is going well. Alfred is now making 150,000mk per month. His income supports his whole family and he has been able to buy a bike, a goat and a phone. He is also saving money. Alfred has ambition to employ other tailors and grow his business within his community. He has made organic manure and passed on the skill to 13 others in his community.