In the past two months Global Daughter has been able to raise the funds to purchase two sewing machines for our women producers at the Janakpur Arts and Crafts Center. In a shopping trip with our lead designer, Lanjana, and co-owner of the Center, Ajit, we decided on an electric sewing machine and a foot peddle "fashion maker." Lanjana was very excited to have a new and modern machine- especially the fashion maker which will allow for better finishing work and detail.
Both machines were presented in Janakpur to the workshop's manager, Rina. Due to major flooding in the area, GD could not attend the ceremony to bless the sewing machines. We did, however, receive a letter from Rina thanking us and our contributors for the new additions. She said they look forward to beginning work with the machines as soon as possible.
We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the project by either purchasing a GD signature shopping bag or donating funds. We were overwhelmed by the out pour of support for the cause and will be extending the project so that we can purchase more supplies for the center in the future.
The success of this project inspires us to find new ways to assist women artisans and provide them with the tools to be successful. Stay tuned to learn what new GD project you can be a part of!
On behalf of Global Daughter and the woman at JAC, thank you for making a difference....one stitch at a time.
*A very special thanks to Kerry Clark of Federal Way and to the Auburn Soroptomist Group for their extremely generous donations.
Purchase your "I am a Global Daughter" shopping bag today to join the Sewing Machine Project...
1 comment:
Fabulous!!! You girls are sure making a difference!
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