I under packed in terms of
clothes for our Ethiopian adventure. As
a result I can be seen on most working days, wearing the same black top and
cardigan with the occasional variation in trousers.
I’ve taken to adding some
accessories, and covering up my frayed wardrobe with a lab coat.
Luckily, I have discovered
the Entoto Beth Artisans. A very
interesting social cooperative. They work in partnership with a local NGO and
have trained marginalized HIV positive woman to become skilled jewelry
makers. They also provide basic health
care and a daycare program (very proactive—for women to be able to work and
have their children cared for close by).
A quote from their pamphlet
“An Ethiopian business dedicated to restoring the HIV/AIDS affected community
on Mt. Entoto by providing fair-wage employment.”
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| A sample of their wares |
Discarded bullet casings and
scrap metal from past armed conflicts in Ethiopia are used to make the beads. Local farmers craft most of the beads.
It is surprising to me that
discarded ammunition can be turned into such beautiful things.
It is now no problem to wear
the same black shirt everyday—just put on a lab coat and wear something from
Entoto Beth Artisans.
You can visit them on
facebook: Entoto Beth Artisans.
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