I started a jewelry making project with another volunteer at an orphanage in Dschang. The idea is for the orphans to make money to pay for school and medical costs, as well as save some money and learn a trade for when they leave the orphanage and start living on their own. We invited an artisan to teach them how to make necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. On the right, the orphans are using a candle to secure the clasps. We divided the older orphans into teams of quality control, anti-theft, and finance, which they really like! We made a website: https://sites.google.com/site/cibaeeva/
A few weeks ago, we also taught the orphans how to crochet purses out of old plastic bags. None of the volunteers got it, but the orphans got it right away and started whipping out purses complete with zippers and handles in just an hour! It's another potential income generating activity which they are psyched about.
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