Training Manual for Women of Hope International Complete

Has anyone called you a “loser” or made you feel low for your weaknesses? I hope not, but imagine the answer for many of you may be a sad “yes.”

Many women in Sierra Leone who are missing an arm, are blind or have leprosy are often told by their society that God hates them so He purposely cursed them with a disability. They live on the streets, in the darkness of despair and worthlessness.

Women of Hope International works to turn around that message, bringing – as their name says – hope. 

After one year, with a break to focus on Ebola education, an amazing, 50-page, professionally illustrated training manual is complete.

This month, WOH executive director Kim Kargbo and her team are in Sierra Leone using this JAMSBooks designed and illustrated training manual to bring a message of education, dignity and divine love to these ladies.

Sample illustrations:

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Care during pregnancy and childbirth
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The grief process
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A successful business woman makes a plan.

 

JAMSBooks Coloring Books Count at 44,525

44,525 children have received or are about to receive coloring books in the following countries as of March 2015:

South America
Bolivia (80)
Colombia (1000)
Peru (375)

Central America

Nicaragua (1160)
Belize (1500)
Honduras (2,950)
Guatemala (1140)
El Salvador (1000)
Panama (1080)
Central American Burn clinics (1900)
Other (6600)

India (10)

Caribbean  
Dominican Republic (3250)
Haiti (16,275)
Jamaica (1000)
Dominica (1000)

Africa
Malawi (500)
Ghana (3350)
South Sudan (20)
Other (2625)

Asia
Himalayan Burn Clinic (50)
Philippines (800)

Yes, Girls, You ARE Worthy!

Having fun collaborating with LittleDressesForAfrica.org to create a customized book for the kids they reach by sewing dresses for little girls – over 2 million sewn so far!

We are illustrating their special pillow-case dresses on existing coloring book characters. The first page below is the new illustration, the one on the right is the previous one. 

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LOVE to assist in the mission “Planting in the hearts of little girls that they are worthy.” Yes, girls, YOU ARE WORTHY!!

Norfolk Academy Students Take Books to Haiti

100 hygiene coloring books in Kreyol & sharp coloring pencils are going with Helen Price Massey Hall
Director, International Programs and Global Health Fellows Program at Norfolk Academy. Her group of students will work with people on the shores of Lake Azeui, Haiti.

Hope the students have a great time watching those pencils color and seeing the children’s faces light up with the joy of learning!

Note from YWCA Haiti

Jean – we finally were able to get the coloring books today.  I couldn’t be any happier!  They look just Awesome!  Most importantly I think we have such a huge responsibility to take care of the environment and Haiti is definitely in disarray and needs lots of environment loving….I think these coloring books are so important and a Great contribution to making our world a better place!  Out of all the projects we have been doing this one is definitely one of the most gratifying.
My hope is that other organizations will want to start using them as well.
We should be giving them out in two weeks when we show a video on the environment beforehand.  I will be sending an email with photos to share with you and the Women of Galilee, who also really made this possible.
Thank you again and I send you love and blessings!
Colleen

Colleen Larkin |

Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) Haiti Youth Center Coordinator
Koodonate pou Sant Jen YWCA Ayati

www.ywcahaiti.org

Haiti Adolescent Girls Network (HAGN) Coordinator/ Haiti
Koodonate pou Rezo Aksyon Pou Fi Ayis
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www.haitigirlsnetwork.org

 

 

 

31,135 Children Receive Coloring Books

31,135 children have received coloring books
in the following countries as of January 2015:

Nicaragua (160)

Peru (325)
Belize (500)
Bolivia (75)

Honduras (1,950)
Guatemala (140)
Central American Burn clinics (1900)
Central America other (6000)

Philippines (800)
Panama (80)
Haiti (13,475)
Dominican Republic  (2250)
Ghana (3350)
Malawi (500)
South Sudan (20)

India (10)
Other/Africa (2625)