Writer: Nhat Minh - C4C Intern
Written on: 20th August 2024
Recently, 15 single mothers gathered at a shared house to participate in an intensive knitting course. This is an activity aimed at C4C HerCraft's efforts to improve the living standards of women and support their children's education through workshops for women to learn about knitting and crocheting. These unique products should be sold under the HerCraft brand, with proceeds reinvested to support their socioeconomic advancement.
HerCraft is a special program that supports ethnic minority women and disadvantaged mothers who struggle with limited opportunities and traditional gender barriers. Through collaboration in crafting and selling handmade products, we generate sustainable income that empowers these communities and helps lessen environmental impact.
Building on the success of the previous keychain workshop, C4C’s HerCraft Project organized a second in-depth training session focused on knitting. This time, 15 single mothers from five provinces across the country come together learning and creating beautiful knitted scarves. In a warm and friendly setting, they not only picked up knitting skills but also enjoyed the opportunity to share and bond with each other.
They were taught basic stitches, how to read patterns, and how to create scarves with various designs. This workshop was more than just a class, it was a space for these single mothers to find empathy, share experiences, and support each other in overcoming life's challenges. Beyond offering moments of relaxation and connection, C4C hopes to empower them to believe in their abilities and to build a better life for themselves. This vision and goal are at the heart of C4C as well as the Empowerment Plan program.
The charming knitted scarves are not just handcrafted items but also symbols of unity and sharing. These scarves will be gifted to our spotlight volunteers and partners as a warm token of appreciation for their relentless efforts and dedication to the community. Each scarf is not only a small gift but also carries a message of connection, trust, and hope that C4C wishes to spread to everyone who has joined us on this meaningful journey. Thanks to all volunteers who have worked tirelessly and overcome challenges to contribute to positive social change. We hope that you will cherish and value this simple yet meaningful gift as a beautiful mark of the journey we have shared together.
We hope that HerCraft will continue to grow and expand, not only by providing vocational training and job opportunities but also by becoming an organization that creates high-quality handcrafted products rich in Vietnamese cultural heritage, helping to preserve and promote traditional cultural values. Together, we can empower women, promote equality, and build a brighter future for all. Join us and be a part of this meaningful journey in making a difference with C4C and HerCraft!
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