Last fall after organizing a month-long Skills Training in sweater-weaving for ten members of Foundation Hope for People with Disabilities in Atiak, Uganda, we sold scarves as a fundraiser to buy initial materials to construct products such as school sweaters to sell locally.

With the money they also began to construct a building to act as a meeting space for people with disabilities in the community, to organize and continue to learn skills to empower them to earn their own livelihood. They were a big hit so this year we’re going to try it again!

My roommate Lauren is modeling last year’s design, but this year we’re simplifying and planning to make solid black or heather grey for $20 each. If you want another color, don’t fear! The members of Foundation Hope will do scarves in custom colors for $25. (If you can think of a color or combination, they can probably make it!) We can also do discounts on bulk orders, just get in touch with me! I’ll have the scarves back in America on December 23 (when I return from Uganda) so I can ship them out by early January.

Your purchase of this scarf is helping to empower people with disabilities in rural Uganda to live with dignity and value. Thank you from all of us, Apwoyo matek!