The Co-Op
Strong Bags Made By Strong Women
Watch Sifa's Story
Sifa joined our co-op at its inception. Learn about her journey of caring for her family and making sure her children have every opportunity that she can provide.
100%
of profits are reinvested into the co-op. This allows mothers to self-determine how to best help their families leave poverty.
Mothers receive a monthly stipend from bag purchases to cultivate a living wage.
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1 Woman
Impacts
(on average)
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5 Kids
This means the 13 moms in our co-op directly impact 70 children.
The co-op exists to empower families to create a safe and consistent home where children and families feel loved.
In Addition to the Co-Op We Partner with Mothers for the Following Programs:
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Community
Many of the women felt isolated before the co-op. They form community together. Staff create community through monthly devotions and by visiting homes and walking through problems and creating solutions with families.
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Health Education
We provide courses on reproductive health and disease prevention.
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Parenting Classes
Parenting classes are provided that include how to discipline, how to create a safe environment, and how God values the mothers and their children. Staff is available to work with parents when their children are exhibiting difficult behavior.
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Business Skills
Women learn how to budget, save, and market their products and how to reinvest to grow their businesses. Women specifically have formed saving groups together.