Action Kivu....A Call to Action

It's that time of year again.  Once a year Alissa, my friend from Handmade by Alissa, holds a week long fundraiser to support Action Kivu.  For those of you new to my blog, or hers, Action Kivu is a nonprofit that helps women who are victims of the conflict in Eastern Congo by teaching them to sew at a sewing workshop. Action Kivu also pays for children to go to school. The conflict in Congo has taken the lives of over 5.4 million people since 1998. Rape is used as a weapon of war, with estimates putting the number of rapes in the hundreds of thousands.  

Over the last three years, our donations have made a difference in the lives of many women and children.  Our dollars purchased this sewing machine and this woman now has a better life because of us.  A better life through sewing...I can't say it better than that.  

 Last year Cate, Alissa's sister, had the opportunity to visit the Congo and see the good work of Action Kivu in person.  These are the faces of the women we touch with our donations.  Cate also works directly with Action Kivu and knows first hand how difficult it is to raise the money needed to continue this work.

Action Kivu is a small organization and this yearly fundraiser is its lifeblood.  It is a cause dear to my heart in so many ways.  Spend some time on the website to learn more.

If that's not enough reason to donate, Alissa has lined up some amazing prizes. Head to Alissa's blog to see the prize details and while you're there, do what you can. Every dollar helps.  

For my readers who donate $40.00 or more, I have a special incentive for you.  Remember these Bouncing Wedges quilts?

If you donate $40.00 or more, come back here, leave a comment and tell me you donated (Alissa will confirm your donation) and I'll choose one of you to pick your choice of one of these quilts.  I'll use the random number generator to choose a winner at the end of the fundraiser.

Our goal this year is $20,000.  I know that may seem like a bunch of money, but we can do it, and think of the difference we can make if we do.  Please head over and do what you can.


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