Thanks to our wonderful friend L. at YorkSett Arts & Crafts, Jane's dream of teaching the girls machine knitting is going to happen. L. has found a source for knitting machines at a very reasonable price, which includes 20 hours of instruction; the vendor is offering to provide ongoing training and maintenance at a discount.
Machine knitting is a valuable trade in Colombia. It could give our niñas a way to support themselves after they "age out" of Ciudadela at age 18. This is HUGE!!
There's more good news: Friends of Colombian Orphans has finally received its 501(c)3 status! So your donations are now officially tax-deductible.
We'll need funds to buy the machines and arrange for training etc. So please visit our main site and donate!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
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