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Sewing Workshop Teachers

Posted by Mike Thomas on 18th March 2008

Khun Narong & DimAn important part of the village is the handicraft and carpentry workshop that provides the parents with an opportunity to work and contribute to earn a living. Khun Narong and Dim have been involved in the textile industry in Thailand for over 30 years and regularly supply silk and cotton products to shops throughout Bangkok.

What is your role at BaanGerda?
Dim: We stay at BaanGerda for 1 or 2 weeks every month, teaching the foster mothers how to make various items such as pillows, hats, bags etc… Our silk comes from a small village in the north-east called Chaiyapoom, which uses traditional production methods and natural dyes.

Where are the finished products sold?
Dim: Some of the products are shipped to Australia where Father Sean from the Born To Live foundation sells them to local shops. We also supply to a company in Europe that deals only in Fair Trade products, which means that we have to meet strict standards for both manufacturing and the welfare of the workers.

How does the workshop help the mothers at BaanGerda?
Dim: When they can work they have a better meaning in life, they won’t think of all the negative things anymore. They can work and have an income and have a way of improving their life. They don’t have to be idle and stuck worrying about their condition. Another important factor is that having a job enhances the self-confidence of the parents which in return makes them better parents. During the holidays the mothers are also able to pass on their new skills to the children.


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2 Responses to “Sewing Workshop Teachers”

  1. Fair Trade Products Says:
    March 18th, 2008 at 5:08 pm

    Great to hear your workshop is creating a positive impact on the community and to the World by producing Fair Trade products. Wishing you all the success.
    Sean

  2. Joe Says:
    March 19th, 2008 at 11:50 am

    Sounds like a great idea and I’m sure it helps reduce dependancy

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