Tonight was spent preparing all of the crafts for tomorrow's trunk sale at Southwest Cafe - and there's a lot of really great stuff!
We have a new batch of beautiful silk scarves, lots of colorful kramas - the ubiquitous scarf worn by Cambodian women that also doubles as baby sling, carry-basket, head-wrap and has many other practical uses - block-printed purses, shoulder-bags, wallets, laquer-ware and woven wall hangings that come from Ratanakiri province in the far north east of the country.
We also have a lovely selection of silver and turban sea shell jewelry, featuring the wave logo - pendants, bracelets, stud and drop earrings, and some lovely rings. Everything for sale has been hand-made in Cambodia and purchased from local makers or established, independent retailers.
The proceeds go to help fund our various projects in Cambodia aimed at supporting women and young girls. We are about to build our 10th Sanctuary From Violence safehouse - this time in Battambang. We will also have a new influx of young women attending colleges in Phnom Penh as part of our W.e A.ll V.alue E.ducation project.
A little goes a long way in Cambodia. We will spend approx. $2,500 in the initial building of the safehouse, while student fees for one year at college vary between $400-$800, depending on the course. Additional funds are also available to students upon application for housing and extra-curricular studies (such as English and computer courses).
Hope to see you at Southwest Cafe between 5-7pm on Monday (12/13) evening. Southwest is in Copps Hill Center, 109 Danbury Road, Ridgefield CT. Here's how to get there (click on this link):
Southwest Cafe Ridgefield
Michele
PS If you can't make it tomorrow night and would still like to make a donation, please go to our website http://www.thewaveproject.org and click on the 'Donate' button in the lower right corner. Thanks.
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