Today I had arranged to meet any women in Utange who had ideas for building their businesses. I arrived early at the church (I'm still working on UK time, not African time - and I don't mean the time difference, more the different concept of time!) I met with Pastor John in his office before we walked over to the Church. Once again, Jess had come to support me and once again - even more so - her support was invaluable.
When we started, with prayer and praise, there were only 20 or so women there. However, the numbers grew steadily. I took a photo of each lady and, as I spoke to them (and Moses translated), Jess recorded the information.
This blog shows my recycled denim creations, along with tutorials for items I have designed myself. I collect old jeans (a strange collection, I know!) and cut them up to make bags, purses, animals and other items of varying sizes and shapes. I then sell these to raise money for weomen and children in the town of Utange, near Mombasa, in Kenya. I help women to set up their own businesses and am supporting the building of a new school for disabled children.
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Just a few interested women!! How many are interested in the sewing? Guess some have other ideas. You have certainly made an impression. Well done you x
ReplyDeleteDidn't even get to the sewing classes but already have 20 women in Florence's group for that! I think the plan is to invite them to sign up to join us there if they wish - don't want to be too inundated!
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