Rosa has worked for Handspun Hope since 2012 and, at 82 years old, has the distinction of being the eldest member of our Rwanda team. Since October 1st is the International Day of Older People, we wanted to chat with Rosa and get her perspective…
Read MoreEach month, we highlight two employees who have not yet been fully sponsored. When one of our employees is receives a full sponsorship, it means a generous donor or group of donors has agreed to make monthly donations in her honor. A sponsorship can be in any amount and it takes $150 per month to fully sponsor one woman.
Read MoreThis week we wanted to shine a light on another lovely organization we’ve been working with for years. The Nyamirambo Women’s Center (NWC) was established in the city of Kigali in 2007 by 18 Rwandese women. Since their inception, their singular focus has been to address gender -based violence, gender inequality and discrimination…
Read MoreAs of September 1st, students in Rwanda are returning to their classrooms. We wanted to share with the you a bit of the joy that can be found in Susa Primary School, located next door to the Handspun Hope campus in Musanze.
Read MoreEach month, we highlight two employees who have not yet been fully sponsored. When one of our employees is fully sponsored, it means a generous donor or group of donors has agreed to make monthly donations in her honor. A sponsorship can be in any amount and it takes $150 fully sponsors one woman…
Read MoreToday, we want to introduce you to another invaluable member of the Handspun Hope staff in Rwanda. Christine is our only female security at the cooperative in Musanze and offers a unique perspective.
Please welcome Christine! …
Read Moreune 6th is National Higher Education Day. While this holiday focuses primarily on college degrees here in the states, in Rwanda being able to attend and graduate from secondary school is major achievement. An education in not guaranteed in Rwanda and a family must be able to pay for school fees, text books and uniform fees in order for a child to attend school…
Read MoreRecently, we shared with you our latest collaboration project with Imani Collective, a fellow nonprofit working in Africa. Based in a village outside of Mombasa, Kenya, Imani Collective believes the key to breaking the poverty cycle lies within dignified employment….
Read MoreThis month, we are continuing our sponsorship features. Both of the talented artisans you’ll meet below are currently unsponsored. When one of our employees is sponsored, it means a generous donor has agreed to make monthly donations in her honor.
Read MoreWe are excited to introduce you to our latest addition to the Hope Artisan Collective: The Hello Hope tote! This simple and sweet bag just screams summer - with its’ fresh canvas body and just a hint of leather to add interest and warm things up a bit…
Read MoreWe have built quite a devoted following for our hand-spun, organically-dyed, small-batch yarn. The colors are gorgeous and, whether you love the 100% Ethiopian Cotton Yarn or our 100% Merino Yarn, you know it is incredibly soft and the Merino is surprisingly silky to the touch…
Read MoreAs of this morning, there are now 1,105 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rwanda and three deaths.
The government is allowing our employees to return to work. We are so grateful for our staff in Rwanda who ensure everyone is practicing safe social distancing while at work and wearing masks. We have multiple washing/sanitizing stations set up throughout the property.
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