Bowls
These amazing paper mache bowls are decorated with
the labels from boxer tobacco packs. They are made by
Wola Nani an organization dedicated to easing the burden
of HIV in South Africa.
Cooperative Profile
Wola Nani, Xhosa for "we embrace and develop one
another", was established in 1994 as a non-profit
organization to help bring relief to the communities hardest
hit by the HIV crisis in South Africa. Wola Nani initiated
programs to help HIV+ people in the local community cope
with the emotional and financial strains brought about by
HIV and AIDS.
Wola Nani Crafts emerged in response to
the need for unemployed, HIV-positive women to generate an
income. Through a developmental, self help approach the
members have been enabled to take greater control of their
lives and achieve a better quality of life. The crafts are
made by the women themselves and also by caregivers of AIDS
patients.
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