ABOUT TIMBALI CRAFTS
Swaziland is a small country in Southern Africa. Over 40%
of the population is HIV positive, there are more than
120,000 orphans, and the life expectancy for women is the
lowest in the world, at only 33 years.
Around the country, feeding centers have been created to
help provide regular meals for the many orphans who lack
proper care. The majority of these care points are run by
women, who themselves are also facing many hardships
as the result of the HIV/AIDS crisis.
Timbali Crafts was started in 2006 to help generate an
income for the 45+ women who work as volunteer cooks at
the eight feeding centers in the rural area of Engculwini. In
2008 another group of nearly 40 women from feeding
centers in the Nsoko area of Swaziland also joined
Timbali Crafts. Sales allow the 80+ women to earn an
income for their families, and also continue on with their
volunteer work, which is vital to their community.
Timbali Crafts also seeks to reach out to the spiritual
needs of the women, through regular Bible studies,
retreats and special events.
As Timbali Crafts continues to grow, even more women in
Swaziland will be able to become involved in this income
generating opportunity, and further outreach to
underprivileged women will be funded.
Timbali Crafts is directed by
Julie Anderson,
missionary with
Adventures In Missions.
Swaziland is a small country in Southern Africa. Over 40%
of the population is HIV positive, there are more than
120,000 orphans, and the life expectancy for women is the
lowest in the world, at only 33 years.
Around the country, feeding centers have been created to
help provide regular meals for the many orphans who lack
proper care. The majority of these care points are run by
women, who themselves are also facing many hardships
as the result of the HIV/AIDS crisis.
Timbali Crafts was started in 2006 to help generate an
income for the 45+ women who work as volunteer cooks at
the eight feeding centers in the rural area of Engculwini. In
2008 another group of nearly 40 women from feeding
centers in the Nsoko area of Swaziland also joined
Timbali Crafts. Sales allow the 80+ women to earn an
income for their families, and also continue on with their
volunteer work, which is vital to their community.
Timbali Crafts also seeks to reach out to the spiritual
needs of the women, through regular Bible studies,
retreats and special events.
As Timbali Crafts continues to grow, even more women in
Swaziland will be able to become involved in this income
generating opportunity, and further outreach to
underprivileged women will be funded.
Timbali Crafts is directed by
Julie Anderson,
missionary with
Adventures In Missions.
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| RELATED LINKS: JULIE ANDERSON'S BLOG ADVENTURES IN MISSIONS |
