Monthly Archives: February 2011
Reflections on the role model project
It has been a challenge to carry out the role model project, because this is the first time we do it, and we didn’t know the abilities of the K-Tech students beforehand. It was also the first time that the … Continue reading
Tough single moms
Women are part of the most vulnerable group in this country, which is why our project deals with marginalized women. Despite that they are hard working and often the ones who take care of the families, they are constantly oppressed … Continue reading
An overwhelming day in the city with the red earth
After a 10 hour drive in the rumble bus from Freetown, we finally reached our destination: Koidy Town, where we were welcomed by Sara and Anne from Kono Business. At this time of year, the country is transformed to a … Continue reading
Kono Business’ Tailors as role models (2:2)
Today was the first day where the tailors got to be role models. We met at 9 o’clock and started off with an introduction where everyone presented themselves. Each tailor is a role model for two students and has the … Continue reading
Kono Business has been approved as fair trade importers
Fair Trade Denmark has on Friday (Feb. 18) officially approved Kono Business as fair trade importers. – It means a lot for us and our future work. Partly, because it is an approval of our concept and partly because it … Continue reading
The Kono Business tailors as role models (1:2)
‘Three weeks ago, Kono Business initiated a new course of production and education in Sierra Leone. We kicked off the first week with sewing training and geometry lessons, and this was the first time the tailors have tried to measure … Continue reading
Learning geometry for the first time
During our first production in the spring of 2010 we realized that the tailors had n ever learned geometry, even though it is crucial knowledge to a tailor. They did not know the concept of 90 d egree angles, and … Continue reading
Production of fashion scarves
The production is running in Sierra Leone, and Anne has taught the tailors how to knit, because it is a theme in the current collection. The production room is not big enough, so a couple of the tailors have to … Continue reading