Category Archives: On The Ground

HIRING: Peru Production Manager

05.11.2012

KKi is looking for a passionate and organized individual to manage production at Krochet Kids Peru. We’re looking for a productions manager who can push our production model toward greater efficiency. This person will need to wear a variety of hats ;) , including: managing quality control teams, working with designers and lead knitters to sample new products, control inventories and manage all shipping and receiving.

It’s a full-time position, located in Lima, Peru. To apply you must be bi-lingual in Spanish & English.

If this sounds perfect for you then APPLY (or if you know someone who fits the requirements, be sure to tell them)!

LEARN MORE & APPLY FOR THE POSITION HERE

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WHAT WE CARRY Profile: Lucy Gutierrez

04.24.2012

Before working with Krochet Kids Lucy Gutierrez made bracelets and was selling them to make an income of less than $15 a month. Lucy is a great example of what empowerment is all about. She dreams to someday have her own business where she can make clothes for her family and to sell in the market. She’d also like to pursue a nursing degree. Read about what she carries and the significance of signing her name in each hat.

Who is the girl in the photo?
My little girl, my princess, my being. She is my everything for me.

Which of these tools do you use most often in your job?
The wool, piquetera (to the right of the scissors) and the scissors. In reality, I use everything pretty much everyday.

How difficult is it to make the pattern on this hat?
Only in the planning ahead of time because sometimes it’s doesn’t come out clear if you don’t have the pattern exactly right.

What is the significance for you when you sign your name in the hat?
It gives me enthusiasm to continue forward in my work because I take pride in what I do and in the fact that it travels to other places. My signature provides value to my work and this gives me strength to continue.

What do you do in your free time?
I spend my free time with my daughter.

What is the use of the tools at the bottom of the photo that is long and made of metal?
It’s the empeine (instep) that holds the beanie so that it does not fall off the points and also helps give form to the hat.

VIEW LUCY’S FULL PROFILE HERE

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Posted Under: On The Ground, ProductLucy Elizabeth Santibanez Gutierrez, what we carry

Out of the Office into the Compound

04.05.2012

Welcoming New Ladies

Lucy and Carmen, two of Krochet Kids Peru’s first beneficiaries share their unique stories with their peers. These veterans encourage the newer ladies to work hard and dream big. KKPeru continues to grow and impact a larger community thanks to your support and hat purchases. We’re excited to continue sharing the story of their growth and the evolution through the program. Stay tuned!

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WHAT WE CARRY Profile: Laker Rose

04.04.2012

Laker Rose is an amazing example of what empowerment is all about. Through her time spent crocheting at Krochet Kids Uganda she is beginning to plan for a successful and sustainable future for her and her family. Learn about the things she carries and what she has in store in the following interview…

What is the significance of the brick in the photo?
The brick in the photo symbolizes the business type that I am undertaking my job and that is brick laying. I hired people to do the work while I was away crocheting and as soon as I completed my productions, I also joined to do the same work. I have been able to save enough money in order to make 7,000 bricks and I am going to make more than three times my initial investment when I sell them. I intend to buy iron sheets using the proceeds and roof them with a house I am planning to build.

What type of exercises are you working on in your notebook?
My notebook basically signifies the FAL (Focal Adult Literacy) which I am pursuing. It contains letters of the alphabet and simple arithmetic and some Luo words for reading exercises.
["Luo" is the regional language of Northern Uganda]

What hair style do you have right now?
I have treated [straightened] hair right now.

What is the wooden tool in the photo used for?
The wooden tool in the photo is a sample tool that was used for molding the bricks.

What have you learned in starting your new business?
My new business has inspired me to work extra hard as I have seen that through this I can change my life, together with that of my household. It’s a way of diversifying my source of income so that I will not only rely on income I earn from crocheting.

It takes a lot of patience and risks to venture into this kind of business but at the end of it all it is paying after all.

This kind of business is weather bound and it is important to do it only in the dry season otherwise rain can damage the bricks especially if they have not been baked on time.

VIEW LAKER ROSE’S COMPLETE PROFILE HERE

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Posted Under: On The Ground, ProductLaker Rose, what we carry

To All Who Say Thanks – THANK YOU

03.26.2012

Krochet Kids intl. is so thankful for all of you who have purchased a product and gone the extra step to thank the lady who made it. Your thank yous are showing the ladies that they are truly appreciated and valued. Your words of gratitude and encouragement are empowering people! So to all who say thanks, WE THANK YOU!

We love reading all of these notes of thanks. Below are some recent comments that have come in. Read these and let them inspire you to “Buy a hat. Change a life.”:

SEARCH FOR AND THANK THE LADY WHO MADE YOUR HAT

Akello Susan
Wow. After receiving my hat, I had to just stare at it for a moment. The quality is amazing and I can tell you really worked hard on this product. I am so thankful for you, this hat, and this organization. Thank you so much and keep up the great work
Amber

Eliza,
I want to send my thanks to you for the amazing hat you made for me. All of your hard work and dedication is very much appreciated! I will spread the word of your story and I am grateful to help. Keep your head held high, you are doing amazing work.
Your new friend,
Ryan

Lalam Franka,
Thank you so much for the beautiful hat you have made! It is my new favorite and every time I wear it I will now think of you and your family. Your story is inspiring and I hope that all your hopes and dreams come true because you deserve nothing but the best! Best wishes to you and your family.
With Love,
Samantha

Hello Lanyero Grace,
I LOVE MY HAT SO MUCH! I wear it all the time and get more compliments on it than any other hat I own. You are such a beautiful person and I loved reading your story. The fact that you signed the inside of the hat, i learned some about your background, and saw a picture of you makes this hat so much more special. I will have this hat for the rest of my life, it is very special to me. I wish you the best with all of your goals, you have such a bright future!
With Love,
Maci

Thank you Auma Sunday for crocheting such a beautiful hat, in my favorite color! My 10 year old son, Axel, will not take it off. He even wears it under his helmet when he is free style skiing on the beautiful mountains of Aspen, Colorado.
We are so happy to hear that you are now able to reach towards your goals and wish for you to achieve all that you hope for.
With much love and appreciation,
Axel and Jillian

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Posted Under: On The Ground, ProductAkello Susan, Auma Sunday, Elizabeth Pilco Champi, Lalam Franka, Lanyero Grace