With the SVP's help, Josephine's future in fashion is all sewn up
“I do enjoy sewing a lot and it takes my mind off things,” she said. “The sewing needs concentration and you’re always thinking about designs and what to combine and what not to combine.” Originally from Nigeria, Ms Ossai came to Ireland in 2016 and, while living in direct provision, St Vincent de Paul in Galway helped her become a fully trained seamstress. The society supported her in learning how to sew in the public sewing room in the SVP Ozanam House Building in Galway. After several months, it provided sponsorship for a full-time one-year fashion design and garment construction...