Bajalia

Trading Places as we take a tour of the Bajalia work around the globe. From Orlando Florida to the ends of the earth - China, Afghanistan, Thailand, India and Africa. BaJalia International is a collaboration of for-profit and nonprofit that partners with artisans and entrepreneurs in undeveloped regions for the purpose of stimulating economic growth, while providing sustainable economic and social benefits to craftspeople. Support us at www.bajalia.com.

Sunday, September 09, 2007

Workshop of the Deaf


Learning sign language in Chinese while in the workshop. Here we are learning one of the most important words of all "thank you" Gratitude goes a long way in crossing cultures.

Here Marie, one of our volunteers who has two deaf children in their 20's in the US found her place. She Wanted to stay there working with these beautiful girls. She asked me if she could come please come back. Well of course, we definitely see so much need and joy in this place. I couldn't help but think how each one of the volunteers and donors who came on this trip each were able to serve in a special way.

Over 30 people cut and sew in this great workshop where fair trade is practiced. More than fair is what their life is like and we can see it in their faces. No sweat shop here, they have such a drive and love for their work.

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