RETURN TO DIGNITY CATALOGUE 2015
Living Hope is the journey of empowerment that lifts women from desperation to a life of purpose. For decades, women have been the most marginalised and wounded people in Africa. 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, the women learn their true value in Christ. As they heal and begin to understand they are loved and capable of doing great things, the women start to believe in themselves again. They learn that their stories aren’t over and, though they can’t rewrite the past, they can regain control of their future. Living Hope equips the women with necessary life skills and empowers them to provide a better life for their families and become leaders in their communities. Launched in early 2008, Living Hope has transformed the lives of over 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 heroic 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
FELESTA FRINGE NECKLACE Grey/Black
FELESTA FRINGE NECKLACE Black/Gold
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
FELESTA KABARWANI Felesta was an uneducated, HIV+ single mother, who was abandoned by her husband. Through Living Hope, she regained her health, got a new start at life and is committed to seeing her daughter finish her education.
KATUUTU NECKLACE
COLOUR OPTIONS BLACK | YELLOW | WHITE
| MINT | GREY | RED
MONICA KATUUTU Throughout life Monica has experienced tremendous loss. She’s lost her parents, her husband and a child. 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.
KAMULI CUFF
COLOUR OPTIONS BLACK/YELLOW
| RED/WHITE | BLACK/WHITE | GREY/MINT
LANYERO CUFF 15-LOOP
COLOUR OPTIONS GOLD | BLACK
| RED | WHITE | GREY
SARAFINA BAG
SARAFINA AKELLO 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.
MIREMBE CLUTCH
RITA MIREMBE Rita was infected with HIV as a young girl, only 16 years old. Her husband died, leaving her a single mom of 3 children. Due to her circumstances she was unable to go to school. Through Living Hope Rita learned to read & write. She gave her life to Christ and is now able to read the bible.
BLACK | CREAM
TAN
BROWN
SALMON
ALL HANDBAGS ARE PRODUCED OF THE SAME WOVEN TEXTURED MATERIAL. PLEASE CHOOSE FROM THE COLOUR SWATCHES ABOVE FOR THE OUTFIT OF YOUR HANDBAG.
CATEGORY 1: KITENGE
CATEGORY 2: KIKOY
ASSORTED PRINTS & COLORS
ASSORTED PRINTS & COLORS
CATEGORY 3: WOVEN TEXTURED STRIPE/PLAID ASSORTED PRINTS & COLORS
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. THE SWATCHES ABOVE ARE JUST TO PROVIDE AN EXAMPLE FOR YOUR REFERENCE. ORDERS PLACED WILL INCLUDE A WIDE ASSORTMENT WITHIN THE CATEGORY, BASED ON AVAILABILITY.
“RETURN TO DIGNITY is the story of women who realise that they don’t have to be victims. Instead, they understand that they have the potential to rise above their circumstances. They can be empowered. They can shine as beacons of hope in their communities.”
“God has a purpose for every one of us. We all have our own struggles and I pray that the stories in this book will inspire you through whatever trials you face in life. I pray that you will find strength, courage and hope.� Marilyn Skinner
LIMITED EDITION
NANTALE NECKLACE
COLOUR OPTIONS CREAM/BLACK/RED AS SAMPLED
KABAHENDA NECKLACE
COLOUR OPTIONS CLEAR /BLACK AS SAMPLED
COLOUR OPTIONS BLACK/CLEAR | BLACK/GOLD
KABASINGUZI CUFF
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