Melbourne
SEW (Supporting + Empowering Women) Bags, $19.95 from Readings. Join them for the launch at 6.00pm this Thursday, 25 March at Readings. 309 Lygon St, Carlton
SEW is a development project that employs HIV+ women in Arusha, Tanzania. In Africa, it is almost impossible to find a job once infected with HIV/AIDS, because of the stigma associated with it. So, SEW acts as a stepping stone for self-employment. The bags are made from a mix of recycled and environmentally friendly materials and the women are paid a fair wage and all profits are re-invested back into the project. Goodness all sewn up.
