Rags to Riches had its beginnings in Dubai in 2014, founded by the wonderful Barbara Evans. Over the years the group has evolved into what is now Sew Bee-Cause, a hive of individuals driven by a shared passion for sewing and knitting, utilizing our craft to spread joy to children worldwide. 

Sew Bee-Cause is not a charity organisation, NGO or NPO. 

Sew Bee-Cause is a Social Enterprise company committed to a transformative mission and vision committed to making a positive impact. 

As a social enterprise, our core purpose extends beyond profit, as we are committed to addressing social and environmental challenges. Our unique business model aligns seamlessly with our mission and vision, creating a ripple effect of positive change.

A Social Enterprise is an organization that combines business principles with a deep commitment to social and environmental causes. In our case, Sew Bee-Cause is dedicated to utilizing pre-used fabrics to create sustainable and impactful solutions. We upcycle these fabrics to produce clothing and women’s sanitary pads for refugee children and orphanages. By doing so, we not only promote sustainability but also empower women and advocate for children’s rights.

We appreciate your kindness and support, however, we are a bit overwhelmed with donations and have no storage space for any more items.  

You can try contacting Little People Big Hearts, or Thrift For Good, who do a lot of good work in the community too:

Little People, Big Hearts: https://www.instagram.com/littlepeoplebigheartsdubai/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/289752161234099

Thrift for Good:
https://www.instagram.com/thriftforgood/

https://www.facebook.com/ThriftforGood-107267644218993

Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness.

A Sew Bee-Cause Ambassador is an individual who volunteers to bring clothing, Angel Wings© kits, and other items on their journeys to orphanages or impoverished communities worldwide. Acting as a representative of Sew Bee-Cause, the Ambassador distributes these items to the orphanages or communities. In the case of Angel Wings©, the Ambassador also educates recipients on how to use the reusable sanitary towels.

Additionally, the Ambassador captures photographs of these activities and shares them with the Sew Bee-Cause team. These photos serve a dual purpose: raising awareness on social media and inspiring both current and prospective members to continue their commendable efforts.

To join the ranks of Sew Bee-Cause Ambassadors, kindly visit:

https://sewbeecause.com/become-an-ambassador/

Typically, individuals sew, knit, crochet or quilt at their own pace and leisure.Periodically, we get together for various activities and workshops, including sewing, knitting, packing, and sorting items, among others.Information about the times and locations of these meet-ups is shared through our social media channels.

• Most of the countries we distribute clothing to have a modest dress code, so we ask that girls dresses have sleeves (short or long), are not made of sheer or see-through fabric and that they are not shorter than knee-length.
• Use colourful fabrics, and avoid white or light colours. A lot of the orphanages or organisations we send clothing to do not have access to running water or laundry facilities.