Last Friday, the seamstresses and staff at Mend celebrated Valentine’s Day together at the workshop. The ladies took tea together outside, as they do each day, but this time they also received personalized valentines from Mend’s social enterprise manager.
It’s never hard to remember why these women inspire us through their resilience in light of everything they have experienced. All of the Mend ladies are war-affected – either formerly abducted by the Lord’s Resistance Army or displaced from their homes as a result of the conflict. But rather than focus explicitly on the challenges and trauma they have faced, we also like to celebrate their confidence and strength, the way they serve as role models for their young children and the zeal with which they approach their work. They are beautiful both inside and out and we can’t help but want to show them a little extra love.
Want to meet the woman who made your bag? Every bag made at Mend has a story. Each product carries the name of the seamstress who made it. Through personal video bios and photos on Mend’s website each woman is able to share how she is “on the Mend” because of a simple purchase.
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