Get Hooked on Krochet Kids: An Empowerment Yarn
Have you heard of Krochet Kids?Krochet Kids exists to empower people to rise above poverty. From the beginning, their goal has been to highlight and celebrate the incredible individuals who are responsible for crafting the items they sell.
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One example of an entrepreneur that Krochet Kids has empowered is Brenda.
Krochet Kids Maker Spotlight -Brenda
Watch this short clip and learn how Brenda established her business, as well as her plans to become the biggest businesswoman in Northern Uganda! She is an inspiration to everyone at Krochet Kids and a representation of the work of Krochet Kids International over the last 10 years. Brenda's story is a beautiful representation of hundreds of women who have taken control of their lives and are now pursuing their passions.
Krochet Kids - Their Story
Established in 2007 Krochet Kids International grew out of a volunteer trip to Uganda.
Friends and family had been encouraging three young men to teach people in developing countries crocheting as a means of breaking the cycle of poverty.
"At first, I thought the world needed something more drastic than crochet, something much more profound." shared co-founder adding, "That was until Stewart returned home after a summer spent in Uganda."
When Stewart shared his concerns about people that had been living in government camps for over 20 years. due to a rebel army that had ravaged the north part of the country. Entire generations grew up only knowing the camp and relying solely on the government and aid organizations for their every need. They were sick and tired of being dependent upon these operating bodies and they wanted to work and provide for their own families. It was then that the young students realized the simplicity of crocheting to be its most profound quality. With hook and yarn, people could make amazing products. Being paid a fair wage to do so would allow for them, for the first time, to provide for their families and begin planning for the future. By teaching these people to crochet, they could empower them to rise above poverty.
The young men decided right then they were going to do exactly that.
A Growing Community
The “Krochet Kids” idea quickly grew beyond them to incorporate close friends who shared a desire to see Northern Uganda transformed by hook and yarn. Halfway through college at this point, they founded their brand and began crocheting again to sell hats, raise some initial funds, and share their vision for what they planned to do. The following summer, after countless skype meetings and late nights, they found themselves sitting in a simple brick hut with a group of Ugandan women and bags full of yarn.
Krochet Kids Intl. has continued to grow and evolve in ways they never imagined since its start in 2007. Over the last decade, they have employed hundreds of people in Uganda and Peru to create a broad array of gifts that give back. The products created abroad have been well received in North America and the collaboration of their staff and teams around the globe has created a cycle of employment and empowerment.
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