Employing this generation through the creation of products, and educating the next through their sale. Krochet Kids international works in developing nations to empower impoverished communities to rise above poverty. Buy a hat or learn more.
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We are blessed with an amazing local staff and as an organization we
are now able to offer much more than a job for these ladies.
One of the more tangible resources that we are able to provide is the
opportunity to take out a bicycle loan.
Our Program Director, Dominique, connected us with a local bike supplier and had
the manager bring in 2 different styles of bikes, both in Men's and
Women's frame, for the ladies to check out. Each crocheter, tailor,
and compound staff member was able to
pick a bicycle that fit their needs and wants. Some of the beneficiaries walk
45 minutes or more to work, most of them carrying a child on their backs.
These bicycles allow them to get to work faster and easier, and allow
them to ride their baby to work with them.
Each beneficiary was able to take out a loan to pay for the bicycle in full.
They will then begin the process of paying back the loan in small
increments that fit their ability over the course of 7 months with a
very small percentage of
interest added. This helps teach them the principals of a loan;
including making payments and accounting for some interest.
45 new bicycles were purchased that day, creating 45 new stories of
easier transportation to and from work, around town, and to their
village homes.
45 women empowered to break a dependability on Boda Boda taxis or
struggling to carry their babies on the long walks.
45 minds blessed with a gift of knowledge and confidence through the
loan process.
45 hearts warmed by the ability to provide for themselves through
their continued hard work and dedication.
-David
Here's this weeks collection of camera phone photos via the mobile devices of our friends and family (clockwise from upper left):
- "Thanks @Nordstrom for a great kick off with @krochetkids in Santa Monica!" (via @travishartanov)
- "Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it." ~Andre Gide (via @stewartramsey)
- It's slightly quieter around our offices as we are in between intern groups. The summer interns really set the bar high. Check out their final thoughts on THEIR BLOG.
- "Rosa spit in my face." #yarnresearch (via @adumbthomson)
This Saturday (September 4th) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. we will be selling hats and shirts at our warehouse. We have to make way for the largest shipments in our history, so now is the time!
FREE Chik-fil-A sandwiches will be available for the first 100 customers. And we'll also have drinks from Sambazon.
RSVP HERE on Facebook