Equipping Women Artisans to Lead in India and Keny

Hello dear supporter,

Here are some exciting updates on our progress and what's on the horizon!

Our Women to Women program continues to flourish! Since our last update, our workshops have now reached a total of 181 women so far this year – a testament to the growing impact of your support.

The vital work of supporting women with monthly compensation continues as planned, directly contributing to their financial stability and empowerment. All the wonderful news from Kenya shared in our previous update, including the successful launch of workshops, extended partnerships, new workshop space, specialized housekeeping training, and the growth of our Kenya team with Jane, remains on track and is making a significant difference on the ground.

We are also continuing to provide rent support to 5 women in Kenya.

What's Next:

Our updated website is taking a little longer than anticipated, but we're committed to delivering a truly impactful platform. We are now looking at a release date for the end of August. This new site will feature an improved interface, a comprehensive donation page highlighting our impact and programs, and will include a German version.

We're also very excited to announce that our 2024 Impact Report is officially ready, and you can check it out HERE! We look forward to sharing it with you in our next communication, where you'll get a detailed look at the profound difference your contributions have made.

Thank you so much for your unwavering support and trust. Your contributions are truly making a real difference in the lives of women in India and Kenya. Please help us spread the word about our work to increase our community of monthly donors.

Big hugs,

Carla.

• Women to Women Program Expansion: Our Women to Women program is flourishing! This year alone, we've reached 124 women, empowering 117 in India and 7 in Kenya. We're incredibly proud of this growth and the positive impact it's making.
• Kenya Workshops Launched: We successfully launched our workshops in Kenya this past March, following the inspiring visit from Farida and Amanda. Their time there was invaluable, allowing them to connect deeply with the women, explore other local projects for inspiration, and effectively implement the workshops.
• Kenya Partnerships Extension: In February 2025, we solidified crucial collaborations with two prominent local organizations in Kenya, significantly expanding our support network. We partnered with Food4Education to provide daily nutritious meals to all participating women and their children, ensuring their basic needs are met and fostering a conducive environment for learning and growth. Additionally, we joined forces with SHOFCO to offer comprehensive healthcare, legal assistance, and funerary support, addressing critical vulnerabilities and empowering women with essential resources. 
• New Workshop space in Kenya: Further enhancing our program's infrastructure, we launched our new workshop space within Hai Africa's newly constructed school in Kabiria, providing a dedicated and safe environment for our educational and empowerment initiatives.
• New training in Kenya: We introduced a specialized housekeeping workshop in Kenya, designed to equip women with practical skills that directly address the needs of the local community, thereby enhancing their employability and economic independence.
• Kenya Team Growth: We're pleased to announce that Jane has joined our team in Kenya, receiving monthly compensation to support our local leader, Linda, in managing our finances. This strengthens our operational capacity and ensures efficient use of your generous donations.
• Continued Support for Women: Building on our progress, we're dedicated to increasing the number of women receiving monthly compensation to 15, 13 in India + 2 in Kenya. Your ongoing support will directly contribute to this goal. We are continuing to support our current projects in India and Kenya.
• Rent Support: We are currently providing rent support to 5 women in Kenya. 
• Website Update Coming Soon: We're in the final stages of developing our updated website, slated for launch in April. This new platform will feature an improved interface, a comprehensive donation page highlighting our impact and programs, and we are working towards a German version.
• Impact Report on the Way: We're diligently working on our 2024 impact report and look forward to sharing it with you in our next update, it is taking longer than planned due to the number of programs we have done recently, but soon we bring it here.