Afghan women are coming to quilt!
04-08-2011, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by libber
Hi Robert,
Oh wow, you "get it" given your experiences in Africa.
I have read Three Cups of Tea and Stones into Schools by Greg Mortenson who lives in Bozeman. I clearly understand the need for training and educating women in Afghanistan. The saying I have heard goes something like this, "Educate a man (Afghan) and you educate a person, educate/train a woman and you train a whole village."
I wonder if possibly Greg has shipping connections set up with the military or other non-profit so the donations that come from quilters could be sent to Greg and then forwarded.
Nope, I do not live in Bozeman, actually I live in Eastern Washington.
From what you write I would think you have the knowledge to spear-head this project.
FYI, the Wounded Warrior quilt project, Just One Star has ties to the Marine's organization, Semper Fi. I wonder if there could be a connection made that way. Just trying out ideas. Libber
Oh wow, you "get it" given your experiences in Africa.
I have read Three Cups of Tea and Stones into Schools by Greg Mortenson who lives in Bozeman. I clearly understand the need for training and educating women in Afghanistan. The saying I have heard goes something like this, "Educate a man (Afghan) and you educate a person, educate/train a woman and you train a whole village."
I wonder if possibly Greg has shipping connections set up with the military or other non-profit so the donations that come from quilters could be sent to Greg and then forwarded.
Nope, I do not live in Bozeman, actually I live in Eastern Washington.
From what you write I would think you have the knowledge to spear-head this project.
FYI, the Wounded Warrior quilt project, Just One Star has ties to the Marine's organization, Semper Fi. I wonder if there could be a connection made that way. Just trying out ideas. Libber
Robert
04-08-2011, 11:58 AM
#82
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I am so excited for you. Needlework has been bringing women together for centuries. Keep an open heart and mind, and above all, be flexible. I am sure the learning will go both ways! Can't wait to see what you do!
04-08-2011, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Sienna's GiGi
Originally Posted by QuiltE
Love how your sewing machine was there and waiting for you!
Would you care to share what your other role in Afghanistan is? I'm sure it is not totally for quilting outreach programs!
Would you care to share what your other role in Afghanistan is? I'm sure it is not totally for quilting outreach programs!
Please also tell your new quilting circle how much we care about them and their families and that we extend to them only the best wishes and hopes for their future, with safety, security and peace for them and their children and, of course, a little fun learning how to quilt!
Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you.
04-08-2011, 01:09 PM
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I am friends with a woman in South Africa who manages an outreach for the Venda women. They embroider scenes from their folk tales and she sells them at quilt shows around the world. I understand that cultural differences would prohibit the actual pictorial embroidery, but you might incorporate some of their traditional embroidery designs as 'feature blocks' in a quilt. Here is the website that my friend Ina has: http://www.tambani.co.za/
04-08-2011, 02:18 PM
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We lived in the Middle East in the 70's and I always found it was best to be very low key and middle of the road with everything. If you don't know the local customs, ask someone who has been there longer. It sounds like you're doing some great work there! I hope you will find that women are pretty much the same no matter where they're from, sometimes it's just difficult (and not safe) for all of them to really express themselves. Enjoy it. Hope it is successful.
04-08-2011, 04:42 PM
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I do not know what would be considered dos or do nots. Perhaps someone who has been there for sometime could help out with that one. It is so good what you are doing and I pray that God will bless it, you and the women coming. Take care!!
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