Doubled in One Day

 

At the first meeting of the Chimwemwe Ladies for 2009 we discussed our goals for 2009. One goal was to open the Club up for new members.  So last Wednesday was the day when ladies who were interested could come.  Currently we have had 30 women in the club.  The Executive Committee had decided that we would accept 25 new members.  On Wednesday, the first ladies began to arrive at 1:30 (meeting starts at 2:00).  All in all there were close to 40 new women who came.  It shows the amazing need in this rural area and the desire of the women to have meaningful activities, and activities they can use to earn some money. 

 

The first 3 months are trial months, while the women learn to make the bags.  They will not receive any remuneration during that time.  So we will see how many of the new ones will faithfully attend the meetings and become members.