Since first meeting Maya in 2019, during a hot and humid autumn in the jungle of Nepal, her story and heart have made an impact on us. Growing up in the Himalayan mountains, facing poverty, a difficult environment and family circumstances, Mayahas found a way to gain...
A new tailor in the project !
Rebika and Sangita Sangita joins us again! We are so happy to have our original tailor, Sangita, back with us again! Sangita worked with us on The Cozy Project making covers for hot water bottle distributions, as well as the beginnings of the pad project while we were...
A New Pad Design is Here !
https://vimeo.com/696266534 I was in 7th grade home-economics class when I first learned the basics of a sewing machine. The assignment of making my very own gym bag was exciting enough to give any 12-year-old the motivation to learn how the strange sewing contraption...
The Fabric Takes A Ride…
https://vimeo.com/682829309 In Nepal, we cannot simply jump online and order what we need and have it shipped to us the next day. As well, most of Nepal does not have a mailing address. So when we searched for an essential fabric called PUL, and could not find it...
A Peak into Pad Making
Halfway around the world, our Nepalis team is busy making the first batch of pads. I was able to communicate through our Nepalis team leader, Bharat, exact directions on how to construct the pads. Our seamstress Rebika picked up the project with loving and eager arms...