Give Them Gloves, Not Guns: Boxing as a Path Off the Streets and Into the Ring
MMD Designs trains street kids in professional shoemaking, turning raw potential into marketable skills. Through hands-on leatherwork and business training, we equip youth with craftsmanship for sustainable livelihoods - not just making shoes, but building futures. "Stitch by stitch, we're sewing hope into their tomorrows."
At MMD Relief Trust, we’ve partnered with MMD Designs—a leading shoe company in which we hold a 10% stake—to provide street kids and youth with life-changing skills in shoemaking. Our program doesn’t just teach a trade; it opens doors to sustainable futures. Graduates gain the opportunity to launch their own businesses or secure employment with MMD Designs, ensuring no one is left without a path forward. Together, we’re turning skills into independence.
At MMD Relief Trust, we’ve partnered with Nosebleed Boxing—a premier boxing kit company in which we hold a 10% stake—to empower street kids and youth through the discipline of boxing. Our program offers more than just training; it provides a pathway to safety, purpose, and opportunity. Participants learn to defend themselves, stay out of trouble, and build careers—whether as fighters, coaches, or mentors. Together with Nosebleed Boxing, we’re turning raw potential into strength, resilience, and brighter futures.
