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Cinnamon Was A Student Of Mine

Cinnamon Was A
Student Of Mine

By Tenney Singer—Montesano, Washington

I found out about Sew Powerful because Cinnamon Miles was a student of mine many years ago. I was interested in seeing what her life had become. I was amazed at what she had accomplished in the years since I had last seen her.


The purse project grabbed me:  I like to sew, I have a lot of material “leftovers” on hand, and I like to help people in need. This project seemed like a perfect way to use the skills and resources at hand to bless girls in Africa. 

I made one purse and felt pleased at the result. So I thought I’d do a couple more and send off three of them. I did that. But then I looked at the piles of cloth still in my storage bin, and decided I’d make an even ten for the project. I had so much fun designing and decorating them, and the last seven were quickly made and sent off. 

I will definitely get involved in this project again, and I have friends that also want to do it. We will have a purse party and see how many we can get done together. 

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We exist to educate, employ, and empower people to pursue life in all its fullness. We do that by creating purposeful products that change communities. Things like school uniforms, soap, feminine hygiene pads, and farm fresh food.

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Women's Empowerment: The Sew Powerful Vocational Sewing Program is designed to train and then employ women in Zambia to make a difference in their community. Ten reasons we love Women's Empowerment.

Girls Empowerment: The Sew Powerful Purse Program isn't just education - it's true empowerment. We unlock 6 weeks of school per girl, on average, and fuel their academic success. See how our Girls Empowerment Program works here.

School Feeding Initiative: In partnership with Convoy Of Hope and through our 3 Esthers Farm and Tikondane Gardens Program, we feed over 5,500 children daily - and provide food to the most needy in Lusaka. Learn more here.

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