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MAWANDA FRANCIS PETERSON

Self Employed

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Sandals, Belts, Other/ Not listed

I design and manufacture only leather products. These include leather sandals, belts, wallets, keyholders and Dog collars and Leashes. I also train people on how to design and manufacture those leather products. Am Ugandan by birth. I joined the industry in 2005 to work as a designer. Between February and May 2005 i did leather designing course at Uganda Leather And Allied Industry Association Limited conducted by TCFC-Training and Common Facility Centers. Was awarded with a certificate at end of my training. Between July and August 2005 I got an opportunity and did a training course on Leather Footwear Technology and Pattern Cutting at COMESA-leather and Leather Products Institute (LLPI) Addis Ababa-Ethiopia. Was awarded with a Certificate. In 2009 I participated in leather Fair Meet in Africa which took place in May 4th to 7thKhartoum - Sudan.was awarded with a certificate.

In association with Arts Thread

Working with our partners at Arts Thread to develop lifelong learning and career opportunities for students of fashion and design. Our partnership provides the opportunity to compete on a world stage, participate in industry led workshops, set up an outstanding portfolio and gain access to the resources that will kickstart careers in fashion and design.