We’re hoping to do a series of blog posts about our awesome staff at the Handspun Hope center in Muzanze, Rwanda. The first teammate that we’d like to introduce to you is our Production Manager - Cedric Shema! I had a great chat with him about a week ago - talking about his job, his education, his childhood - even his favorite things! We hope you enjoy getting to know him as much as we enjoy knowing him!
Read MoreAs many of you dear readers already know, some of Handspun Hope’s most important teammates have four legs, prefer grass to rice, and have no need of jackets to protect themselves from the cool, northern Rwanda air. Of course, I’m referring to the merino sheep that provide us with the wool from which most of our beautiful creations are made.
Read MoreAlthough I had visited Handspun Hope over a decade ago, it had been in a completely different location at that time with a much smaller group of women. To see the growth, both in terms of personnel and also the physical center itself, was truly exciting!
Read MoreWith the opening of the Handspun Hope Early Education Center, we created a nurturing space where their children are not only cared for but also prepared for primary school.
Read MoreAt Handspun Hope, we believe that every child deserves a strong start in life.
Read MoreOne of our artisans, Josephine, was highlighted in the piece, sharing how her life has been transformed through her work at Handspun Hope.
Read MoreExpanding Holistic Care for the Women We Serve
Read MoreAfter months of prayer, planning, and building—both physically and relationally—we are overjoyed to announce the official opening of our brand-new campus!
Read MoreExciting updates for our Blueprint For Hope campaign!
Read MoreHandspun Hope has long been a haven and a source of opportunity for women in northern Rwanda, particularly those who have survived the trauma of genocide, civil conflict, HIV/AIDS, and other severe trauma.
Read MoreIt’s Cosmos Season! The Bright Lights Cosmos are a seasonal flower that arrives after the heavy rains during the long dry season. We have all Cosmos in stock now!
Read MoreApril 7, 2024, marks 30 years since the end of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
Many women at Handspun Hope carry with them stories of hope. One such story is that of Euralie.
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