Some of you may remember when a few friends and myself got together to sew washable pads for Dignity Days in the Ivory Coast.
If you haven't been here that long and you want to know more, click HERE.
We made quite a few, enough to get the idea off the ground.
It was always Agelika's hope and prayer some women could start a little cottage industry in the village where they are missionaries.
I just got these photos this past weekend!
I love it when I hear of a vision and that vision becomes reality! Hopefully more girls will be able to stay in school and these pads will make a gentler impact to the environment in the Ivory Coast of Africa.
Have an amazing week!
This is such a rewarding project. For several years now my weekly neighborhood quilting group have sewn and sent these items. Last year we sent sewing machines to help them help themselves as well. Sadly, in many third world countries, this time of the month is considered to be a reason to isolate young women. They cannot attend school or socialize in their village. These supplies help educate and lift the stigma of normal female function. Bless You for your work and generosity.
ReplyDeleteI was blessed to visit Tanzania a few years ago. I visited a girls school ran by an American lady. They had a Butterfly treadle sewing machine made in Japan. They only had one machine for the entire school. They made place mats and purses to sell to raise money for the school.
ReplyDeleteAwesome project! You and the other sewers must be over the moon proud, to have started this chain of productivity, and positive influence!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to see this update! Thanks for sharing this. I am happy Angelika was able to get this moved forward! I was sorry to miss seeing her. Hopefully in September I will see her.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very cool story!!
ReplyDeleteYour friend is so smart to want to empower the women to make their own products. It's so much more sustainable. Thanks to you and your friends for working to make that happen.
ReplyDeleteThere are a lot of good people in the world and you are one of them. Great thing! Too bad the media mostly ignores the happy and good news! 👏
ReplyDeleteA group I belong to makes bibs for a pediatric center and we have scraps of PUL fabric. They are too big to throw away and I think they would be suitable for this project. The only thing is they are white which might not be practical. If you could use them I would be happy to send them to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I know she was really trying to support the country by getting supplies locally. It really is too difficult to get them to Africa. I appreciate the offer so much.
DeleteThis is a terrific project. For many years, I've sewed bags (15 x 19in.), a local church fills with a scarf and ball cap. Some get sun dresses and t-shirts. Once in country of destination, all are then filled with rice and chicken feed.The pastor that delivers these bags to Ethiopia went in January 2020 but has no idea when or if he will return. (He is in his 70's and had hip replacement surgery.)
ReplyDeleteI would like to make these pads for your group. I followed the prompts but it led to '404 error'. If you email me with pattern and detailed instructions, I will make some and mail them to you. Thank you. Patty McDonald
Thank you so much for offering. We are no longer making them. There are so many good people doing wonderful things for others. We need to hear more of that and less of the negative.
DeleteSo happy many are contributing. I love hearing how people are helping others too. Patty
DeleteWhat a great program, Lori! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to spread happiness and self confidence! Thanks for keeping us up to date with this great project.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post, it breaks my heart knowing so many of us don't have the essential things one need. This is a great project.
ReplyDeletegreat idea and job!
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