if you're looking for a seriously unique christmas gift, please consider visiting krochet kids international. this organization definitely has their hearts in the right place.
krochet kids international was founded earlier this summer.. here's a bit about them:
krochet kids international believes that quality handmade products can not only bring comfort and style, but also serve as a vehicle for social change. this non-profit organization has a revolutionary model, which brings together consumers and impoverished communities through the production and sale of fashionable handmade goods. kki is taking a holistic approach to development work in northern uganda, and it all starts with a simple crocheted hat.
kki employs over 70 war-affected women at their compound in gulu, uganda. for the first time, these ladies are receiving a fair and consistent income through their crochet work. with this consistent wage, they are able to put their children through school, purchase clean water, and begin to save and plan for future endeavors. by providing necessary job opportunities and reinvesting proceeds into education initiatives, kki seeks to showcase the capabilities of a disenfranchised population of people.
kki's goal is to bring the manufacturer and the consumer closer than ever before while bridging the gap between uganda and the u.s. through handmade products. more important than the product itself, are the hands and stories of the ladies who create these goods in northern uganda. inside each handmade good {namely the hats and laptop cases} you can find the signature of the lady who made it. and by visiting the kki website, you can learn about her story and how your purchase is positively impacting her and her family. as an organization, kki continues to provide relevant and tangible ways for people to get involved in global issues. come alongside their work by sharing this story, or purchasing a handmade hat or laptop case.
you can visit the krochet kids international shop and see all of the goods available. there's a special made in uganda section as well as clothing and accessories to show your support of this amazing cause. also, be sure to check out their holiday 2010 preview.
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