Jacques, Mollie and I had a discussion on Monday after we returned from the west to discuss the overwhelming support for the Christmas Ornament Project that has led to over $2000!! We were all floored at the immense generosity that has poured out over on y'alls side. As you know we have already begun work on our Water Initiative, and as I am writing the men should be on site finishing the installation of the water tap. It would be hard for anyone not here to understand, but just getting these men to finish the job has not been as easy as one would hope. But we did it!
So we were discussing how to best appropriate the rest of the funds as there are so many things on the Wish List this year. We all came to the agreement that a major priority is to have a sophisticated sewing machine that can allow Kamba to grow as a competitive tailoring business. Since it is also Kamba's mission to help subsidize the development of Hope Primary School, Mollie and I quickly agreed understanding the enormous value a new machine could have for both the cooperative and the school.
Thursday we made it happen. We sent Jacques and Rogers, his tailoring expert, to the store to do some reconnaissance and secure the best possible price. Here when a white person shows up to a store, there is no possible way on earth to get a fair price. Jacques called us in, we handed over the funds before the owner knew what was happening and off we were with a beautiful new machine.
So this video is a little thank you from Jacques, all the members, the future of Hope Primary, and Mollie and I.
3 comments:
What a great way to put some of the proceeds from the ornament sales to work!!! We love being partners with you, and your ornaments look beautiful on the trees in the USA. Merry Christmas and God bless you all.
Money well spent! I love my ornaments and will remember the two of you and the people of Uganda this Christmas. Merry Christmas!
So cool. Nice work guys. There are a lot of Jacksonites with stockings from Africa on their trees. I will try and get some pictures for you! Merry Christmas!!!
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