A few months ago, we were able to donate $5,000 via Catapult to Heshima Kenya, an organization that provides programs for refugees in Kenya, particularly women and children. The initiatives aim to empower women to develop skills that will help sustain their families, and ultimately their communities. Our donation helped 20 women receive tailoring courses and financial literacy training, which included learning to write business proposals. Two women graduated from the income-generating program and were given grants to start their own businesses.Twenty additional women are on track to complete the tailoring program, and 12 more participants will graduate from the income-generating program. It is our hope that the sense of empowerment those inspiring women gained will continue to lift them...
Through our One Mother to Another Initiative, Children Inspire Design supports mothers globally by partnering with women's cooperatives in Mexico, Haiti, and Rwanda to provide handmade, heartfelt decor for your child's space. These birds are made through a non-profit organization in Mexico called PEACE, which supports a grassroots cooperative of women from semi-rural, economically disadvantaged areas in Mexico. PEACE’s line of art and crafts are mostly created from recycled materials. We support PEACE by purchasing their handcrafted birds and designing them into these ornaments and mobiles. Perfect for a nursery, a playroom or entryway, the bird collection gives rise to opportunity and hope for the community that makes them and love for the home that receives them. Check...
They're here! Our handmade note cards from Rwanda have arrived! These amazing blank note cards are lovingly handmade from a women's cooperative in Rwanda involved in our One Mother to Another Initiative and decorated with recycled local newspapers - giving a very global and just feel to the art. Not only are the cards beautiful and unique, but for every set of cards purchased, we are able to buy two more sets from the women- helping them to provide much needed income for themselves and their families. Purely win-win! Please click here to check out these super cool cards!
From a young woman in Rwanda involved in our One Mother to Another Initiative…. Name: Manishimwe Charlotte Age: 14 Number of family members: 3- Mother, Siblings: Olive (19), Ejude (12) What is the most difficult challenge you face in providing for your children: No one in my family has a job, we are all sick often. How do you feel this project can help you and your children/family: I will be able to buy a school uniform, so my mother can spend money on more important things. What is your most favorite part about the project: I like coming over to make the cards and painting. What are your hopes for the women of your community for the future: That...
Name: Isingizwe Marie BlondineAge: 15Number of Family Members: 7- Mother and Father, Siblings: Betty (19), Clementine (17), Jocelyn (7), Gisel (4), Emmanuel (unknown age). What is the most difficult challenge you face in providing for your children: My parents don’t have a job, so it is difficult for us to get food, clothing and other necessities.How do you feel this project can help you and your children/family: I will be able to buy clothes and help my parents buy things that our family needs.What is your favorite part about the project: I am happy that I am able to be developing my skills and learning new things.What are your hopes for the women of your community for the future: I...
