LIVING HOPE CATALOGUE 2015
Africa’s greatest resource is her women, waiting to be empowered.
For decades, women have been the most marginalised and wounded people on the continent. Watoto’s Living Hope works to restore dignity to vulnerable women. Many of the women are HIV+ and have been victims of human trafficking, left to bear the brunt of AIDS, war and social injustice. Through Living Hope they are equipped with necessary life skills and empowered through income generating projects, enabling them to become productive members of the community. In addition, the comprehensive psychosocial support they receive has given them purpose, dignity, and a future. Launched in early 2008, Living Hope has transformed the lives of almost 3,000 women. Their children, more than 15,000 boys and girls, now have a better chance at a future. Throughout the catalogue, meet some of our Living Hope leaders and explore the products they’ve designed. Each item in the collection has been named after these heoric women.
EMBRACE Reaching out to the most vulnerable women by caring for their basic, essential needs.
EMPOWER
Developing and growing their life skills so they can build a sustainable life of dignity.
ENGAGE
Helping ladies become successful business women and pillars of influence in their communities.Â
NATTEMBO NECKLACE Growing up Immaculate was orphaned, abused, HIV+ and a teenage single mom. Through Living Hope she learned who she is in Christ. Now she is loved, empowered and a role model for her daughter. PHOTO OF IMMACULATE NATTEMBO
COLOUR OPTIONS PURPLE WHITE & GREY | RED WHITE & BLACK
| MINT YELLOW & GREY
NAKIGUDDE TASSEL NECKLACE
COLOUR OPTIONS BLACK | MINT
| PURPLE | WHITE | YELLOW | RED
The Black & Gold collection is inspired by the bold, regal stature of the people of Africa and the endearing riches of her land. Designed by courageous women who have triumphed in the face of severe injustice, the ensemble boldly declares, ‘I Am Africa’.
gold /gﾅ考d/ gold, both the colour and object, symbolises justice. It is iconic of power, strength, and perfection
black /blak/ black symbolises self control and resilience. It is authoritative, powerful. regal and strong
NDAGIRE NECKLACE
COLOUR OPTIONS BLACK | YELLOW
| WHITE | MINT | PURPLE | GREY | RED
KISAKYE NECKLACE
ki-sa-kye (chi-sah-chay), n. 1. His grace; (in Christian belief) the free, unmerited favour of God 2. simple elegance 3. the surname of one of our Living Hope leaders
COLOUR OPTIONS BLACK | RED
LANYERO CUFF
COLOUR OPTIONS GOLD | BLACK
| RED | WHITE | GREY
La-nye-ro (la-nye-rwo), n. 1. Acholi word meaning one who laughs 2. the surname of one of our Living Hope leaders 3. it is hard for me not to smile
AKULLO CUFF
COLOUR OPTIONS YELLOW | GREY
| MINT | BLACK | RED | WHITE | PURPLE
KISAKYE BRACELET
COLOUR OPTIONS BLACK & GOLD | BLACK & GREY | RED & GREY | YELLOW & GREY *NOT SHOWN: MINT & GREY | WHITE & GREY | PURPLE & GREY
LABOL TOTE With Africa Graphic in Kitenge
LABOL TOTE With Africa Graphic in Kikoyi
LABOL TOTE Without Africa Graphic
LABOL TOTE Without Africa Graphic
MIREMBE CLUTCH
BLACK | CREAM
TAN
BROWN
ALL HANDBAGS ARE PRODUCED OF THE SAME WOVEN TEXTURED MATERIAL. PLEASE CHOOSE FROM THE COLOUR SWATCHES ABOVE FOR THE OUTFIT OF YOUR HANDBAG.
SALMON
KIKOYI
KITENGE
WOVEN TEXTURED STRIPE
WOVEN TEXTURED PLAID
ALL HANDBAGS ARE PRODUCED WITH A COMPLIMENTARY, COORDINATING FABRIC TO LINE THE HANDBAG AND ADD A POP OF COLOUR. PLEASE CHOOSE FROM THE FABRIC CATEGORIES ABOVE. NOTE: EACH CATEGORY REPRESENTS A VARIETY OF COLOURS AND PATTERNS. ORDERS PLACED WILL INCLUDE AN ASSORTMENT WITHIN THE CATEGORY, BASED ON AVAILABILITY.
Sarafina is a trainer and a leader within Living Hope. Over the years, she has earned the trust and respect of the ladies. Daily she walks between the rows of tailoring machines at the centre and leans closely, whispering direction and encouragement to each woman.
Throughout life Monica has experienced tremendous loss. She’s lost her father, her mother, her husband and one of her sons. Eventually she came to Living Hope and felt the warm, loving embrace of what she now calls her ‘family’. Monica has learned her true value and has become a leader in the Living Hope Workshop.
KIDS COLLECTION
NAKIGUDDE KIDS TASSEL NECKLACE
COLOUR OPTIONS MINT | PINK
| RED | YELLOW | PURPLE
AKULLO KIDS CUFF
COLOUR OPTIONS PINK | MINT | RED | YELLOW *NOT SHOWN: PURPLE
STUFFED GIRAFFE
COLOUR OPTIONS ASSORTED PRINTS
STUFFED ELEPHANT
COLOUR OPTIONS ASSORTED PRINTS
AMITO DOLL The Amito doll is based on the book ‘Welcome Home Amito’ by Watoto. Amito represents the many boys and girls throughout Africa who, like Amito, are orphaned and don’t have the opportunities to grow up in a loving, safe environment. Since 1994 Watoto has been caring for children like Amito. More than 3,000 children have been rescued so far.
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