Nancy is a new member of the jewelry department.  She enjoys learning to make new things like necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.  She is also learning to create trivets, bowls, and baskets.  With the income she earns from making products, she is also able to help contribute to needs of her family like food, school fees, and rent.  She is happy to join the artisan group at Grain of Rice Project because she has started learning new skills that will help her in other areas of life.  She is grateful for this opportunity and hopes that this job will help her to have more stability.

Grace is a mother of 3 children and was brought up in an informal settlement area of Nanyuki.  Before joining Grain of Rice, Grace says that she had “lost hope in life” because she did not have a place to live.  She began by learning to make baskets and then began doing beadwork to make necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.  Now she is in a stable position, renting a better house near the school, and can feed her kids.  She is thankful for how God and GORP have impacted her life, and her gratitude inspires her to have a positive attitude. Her income helps support two of her children, who are attending college to study catering and marketing.  Her future dream is to be a strong business woman with positive initiatives. her own home.

Mary's story is a testament to the transformative power of artisan work. Coming from a village near Nanyuki, Mary is a humble and determined individual who, despite having no prior sewing experience, quickly developed a passion for the craft after joining our team as an artisan just one year ago. Since then, Mary's life has undergone a remarkable transformation, as she has been able to improve her standard of living and provide for her family with ease, including covering the costs of her children's education. Her inspiring journey serves as a reminder of the immense impact that artisan work can have on individuals and their communities.