Celebrating the creators of our beautiful Mapenzi skirts!
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It may seem early to start thinking about holiday shopping—after all, you’re just packing away October’s pumpkins—but here at Handspun Hope, we are already dreaming of tinsel, and carols, and all the lovely new things we have in the store…many of which were lovingly crafted by the ladies we employ in Rwanda.
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If you’ve checked in with any of your favorite fashion bloggers lately, chances are you’ve seen horn jewelry in their rotation. It is a hot item at the moment, in part because because it is an organic material and universally flattering on any skin tone. Today, we want to introduce you …
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We know, we know …. September is awfully early to start showcasing a Christmas nativity.
BUT …. we can’t wait another moment to share with you this lovely, heirloom-quality collection. We also want you to know the story of the wonderfully talented ladies who create them…
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Rosa has worked for Handspun Hope since 2012 and, at 82 years old, has the distinction of being the eldest member of our Rwanda team. Since October 1st is the International Day of Older People, we wanted to chat with Rosa and get her perspective…
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Each month, we highlight two employees who have not yet been fully sponsored. When one of our employees is receives a full sponsorship, it means a generous donor or group of donors has agreed to make monthly donations in her honor. A sponsorship can be in any amount and it takes $150 per month to fully sponsor one woman.
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This week we wanted to shine a light on another lovely organization we’ve been working with for years. The Nyamirambo Women’s Center (NWC) was established in the city of Kigali in 2007 by 18 Rwandese women. Since their inception, their singular focus has been to address gender -based violence, gender inequality and discrimination…
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As of September 1st, students in Rwanda are returning to their classrooms. We wanted to share with the you a bit of the joy that can be found in Susa Primary School, located next door to the Handspun Hope campus in Musanze.
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Each month, we highlight two employees who have not yet been fully sponsored. When one of our employees is fully sponsored, it means a generous donor or group of donors has agreed to make monthly donations in her honor. A sponsorship can be in any amount and it takes $150 fully sponsors one woman…
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Today, we want to introduce you to another invaluable member of the Handspun Hope staff in Rwanda. Christine is our only female security at the cooperative in Musanze and offers a unique perspective.
Please welcome Christine! …
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une 6th is National Higher Education Day. While this holiday focuses primarily on college degrees here in the states, in Rwanda being able to attend and graduate from secondary school is major achievement. An education in not guaranteed in Rwanda and a family must be able to pay for school fees, text books and uniform fees in order for a child to attend school…
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Recently, we shared with you our latest collaboration project with Imani Collective, a fellow nonprofit working in Africa. Based in a village outside of Mombasa, Kenya, Imani Collective believes the key to breaking the poverty cycle lies within dignified employment….
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