AMPATH does so much for so many people. One program that they run is called the Imani Workshop. We took a tour there this afternoon. The people who work at Imani are all HIV positive. They are referred to Imani Workshop by their doctors and/or their social workers to help them gain skills to work and earn a living.
At Imani Workshop, they manufacture a wide variety of things. They make books and cards out of recycled paper and papyrus. They make beads out of Oprah Magazine (you've got to see this), and handmade clay. They hammer stone to break it into fine grains, then soak it for days and then knead it into clay to make beads. They sew all kinds of items including such things as aprons, wine bottle carriers, shoulder bags... You name it. They make fabulous jewelry. We partook heartily of their merchandise. It all goes to a very good cause.
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| They really do use Oprah's magazine to make the beads |
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| Making paper for books and cards |
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| Making handmade beads |
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| Breaking stone to make clay |
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