A friend of mine is temporarily living in Ghana while her
husband is employed there on a construction project. Her four children are attending a Christian elementary school
that lacks many of the resources we take for granted in North America. One great need they have is adequate school
desks. These desks can be made and
purchased in Ghana.
Instead of just
asking for money from the outside, the students were brainstorming about how
they could raise money for desks. One
Ghanaian girl, aged about twelve, offered her sewing skills for this
cause. She will make small purses (with a zipper and strap) for $2 CDN
apiece.
The purse is 14 cm by 8 cm, with a longer shoulder strap |
She is also willing to makes dresses for $15 CDN. Dresses can be made to the size of the girl (length & waist measurements) and according to a preferred colour for the skirt and matching bows (give first and second choice). Based on the design, it appears that the bodice comes only in black.
Summer dress with skirt going down to the knee |
Close-up of layered skirt |
Close-up of bow |
This is where I come in, as an advocate for fair trade and honourably assisting individuals in need. If you would
be interested in ordering one of these items, you may contact me by email harriette.edit@gmail.com. Arrangements about how to exchange the goods
and money will be made on an individual basis.
Footnote from the friend in Ghana:
ReplyDeleteHAND-UPS at this age (grade 6) lead to a Ghana where children learn the difference between theory and reality of me to WE.
Ama is from Annakke's class - she works at the market selling her creations.
So far she has been able to donate 60 Ghana Cedi to her school.
1 desk = 100 Cedi - 50 dual desks = 5000 Cedi
Plaster on the addition walls = 400 Cedi
Cupboards for each class =400 Cedi
1 polytank for water = 300 Cedi
3 computers = 900 cedi ( Their last batch was stolen)