The defining moment in my life that shifted the way I was thinking...and brought me to ubuntu.
Great question. Tough to answer.
In the sense of living and breathing and working and playing.
My mom, sister & I went for a little excursion in Virden yesterday. There is a new health store that opened up and is quite good. Helpful for Virdenites who can't make the 45 min. trip to Brandon each time they want to try something natural.
Towards the back there are all kinds of gems. I found this little soapstone guy, I call him Henry. He is not only adorable, but was made in Kenya and the money goes back to the people in Kisii and Kibera. This is what I learned through my purchase of Henry:
Kisii is the region where most of the world's soapstone originates. Over many generations, the people of Kisii have learned to carve beautiful artifacts from the stone. Some are hand painted while others are left natural. Despite this, the area is extremely poor. There are few cars and no electricity apart from a few shops. Most of the children walk barefoot and the poverty is obvious when you visit. Everyone here lives a subsistence lifestyle. Sticks & Bones ensure that producers are being paid 25 - 50% above average local market price in Kenya. At present there are about 25 people working on these orders. We want to see a significant change in our soapstone producers standard of living and hope that in the future this will encourage other buyers in Kisii to pay a price that allows these skilled people to move forward.
Thank you for your purchase with Sticks & Bones. A portion of your purchase will be donated to the "Little Rock school" in Kibera, Kenya. This is a donation funded school that provides schooling, nourishment and most importantly, love, to some of Africa's neediest children, including those affected by HIV, orphans, and special needs. They believe that no matter your social and economic background, a child is capable of dreaming and achieving their goals.
I'm always amazed at what one individual can do to make a difference in other's lives. A women in town here visited Kenya and came back with a cause. I think that is wonderful and we should all work together more like this.
Passion for change. Beautiful.
Towards the back there are all kinds of gems. I found this little soapstone guy, I call him Henry. He is not only adorable, but was made in Kenya and the money goes back to the people in Kisii and Kibera. This is what I learned through my purchase of Henry:
Kisii is the region where most of the world's soapstone originates. Over many generations, the people of Kisii have learned to carve beautiful artifacts from the stone. Some are hand painted while others are left natural. Despite this, the area is extremely poor. There are few cars and no electricity apart from a few shops. Most of the children walk barefoot and the poverty is obvious when you visit. Everyone here lives a subsistence lifestyle. Sticks & Bones ensure that producers are being paid 25 - 50% above average local market price in Kenya. At present there are about 25 people working on these orders. We want to see a significant change in our soapstone producers standard of living and hope that in the future this will encourage other buyers in Kisii to pay a price that allows these skilled people to move forward.
Thank you for your purchase with Sticks & Bones. A portion of your purchase will be donated to the "Little Rock school" in Kibera, Kenya. This is a donation funded school that provides schooling, nourishment and most importantly, love, to some of Africa's neediest children, including those affected by HIV, orphans, and special needs. They believe that no matter your social and economic background, a child is capable of dreaming and achieving their goals.
I'm always amazed at what one individual can do to make a difference in other's lives. A women in town here visited Kenya and came back with a cause. I think that is wonderful and we should all work together more like this.
Passion for change. Beautiful.
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