Feed Your Mind Through Cross Stitch

Carakana is a social enterprise which facilitates the transfer and preservation of indigenous skills and cross stitching, in production of quality handmade items for sustainable livelihoods and wellbeing of vulnerable groups. Below are the stories of some of the creators.

"I am Theresia, a separated mother of five. I'm physically disabled and  work as a key cutter. I used money paid to pay for my children’s fees. The project has helped me move out of my shanty key cutting stall into a building and I also bought an advanced key cutting machine."

"I am Christine, currently incarcerated. I was so grateful when Carakana brought this project into prisons because it has given me a means of supporting my husband to provide for our son. This is something he could never have imagined! "

"My name is Liz and I am incarcerated.  Since I came here I have been feeling abandoned and demonized for the mistakes I made in my past but since I started stitching, it has been therapeutic. I am excited to start a business and have a fresh start thanks to Carakana."

"My name is Dorcas, I am imprisoned. The project has been life changing because I have succeeded in managing stress that was increasing my blood pressure. I can also send some money home to my mother. I am so grateful to Carakana!"

"My name is Stella, a mother of three living with a disability. Through Carakana, I have been able to start my own business of rearing livestock and am grateful because I am now a pillar of the family. Thanks Carakana for empowering women."