Our beautiful upcycled baskets and coaster are made with love by WELL women. WELL Stands for Women's Empowerment through Local Livelihood.
In 2011, we spent about 10 days with the group and they treated us part of WELL family. In 2012 december, we made a short visit. When we reached the center, they received us with big smiles and hugs. It was like getting back to our own families. Devi, one of the supervisor had birthday that day. She went to temple and came back early as we were visiting.
In 2011, we spent about 10 days with the group and they treated us part of WELL family. In 2012 december, we made a short visit. When we reached the center, they received us with big smiles and hugs. It was like getting back to our own families. Devi, one of the supervisor had birthday that day. She went to temple and came back early as we were visiting.
Nancy with Mary and Devi
We went around and talking to the women and showing kalakosh flyers and catalogue. They were all excited to see the products they make in print.
Since last year, they started one new group to make rolled baskets and coaster out of newspaper.
After spending couple of hours, we left the women group with a promise that next time we will visit them for at least couple of days.
On the way back we stopped at Wellcafe to talk to Danny, founder of Wellpaper. We were happy to hear that they are getting good orders so that the women have enough work. Wellpaper products were nicely displayed at the Cafe including a decorated christmas tree.
Christmas tree decorated with wellpaper products
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