I was able to finish the look book yesterday, and now Angela and I are diving into the rest of our work. We've created a weekly schedule for the rest of our time here and have outlined everything that should be done before our last week here. Yesterday, today, and tomorrow, we have set up very casual sessions with the Chidiya women so we can get to know them before we start teaching them the business curriculum and taking surveys. We wanted them to feel comfortable with us, as well as with the translator, so we thought this would be a good way to meet them and just ask them questions, and vice versa.
In our first session yesterday, we were able to hear what they had to say regarding us being here and working with them. They are all so open to us, and are hoping that this experience will help increase the work that they get because they are so eager to improve their livelihoods. Hearing just this basic information about how our work can help them was inspiring. We are hoping to go deeper and hear more of their stories and backgrounds to get a better understanding of where each woman is coming from.
Other than that, we haven't done much else. We are still playing with the children and getting to know them. They LOVE pictures. Looking at them, taking them, being in them, you name it. Anything having to do with a camera, they adore. It is quite adorable. They are so friendly and sweet too. It's a joy to be around them.
This is a photo I used for the look book of all of the products the Chidiya women make for Nest. Below are a couple more:
Until next time!
In our first session yesterday, we were able to hear what they had to say regarding us being here and working with them. They are all so open to us, and are hoping that this experience will help increase the work that they get because they are so eager to improve their livelihoods. Hearing just this basic information about how our work can help them was inspiring. We are hoping to go deeper and hear more of their stories and backgrounds to get a better understanding of where each woman is coming from.
Other than that, we haven't done much else. We are still playing with the children and getting to know them. They LOVE pictures. Looking at them, taking them, being in them, you name it. Anything having to do with a camera, they adore. It is quite adorable. They are so friendly and sweet too. It's a joy to be around them.
This is a photo I used for the look book of all of the products the Chidiya women make for Nest. Below are a couple more:
Until next time!
It's great that you are getting to know the women better! :) Their jewelry is lovely!
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