News
Nice Threads: Zimbabwean Mothers Turn their Needlework Skills into a Better Life
IN ZIMBABWE, MOTHERS who care for their disabled children
are choosing to live in social isolation. Because of a massive stigma related to local beliefs that the disabled are born evil and are capable of spreading that evil to all who come in contact with
them, families of handicapped children in the region are often
forced to either abandon them or face banishment from their
communities. “People think that maybe you are a witch or that
you practice witchcraft through that child,” says Mai Clara, a parent who chose to raise her disabled child.
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December Newsletter
The holidays are approaching quickly. Now is the time to place your order from Batsiranai. With our variety of gifts, you can find the perfect item for your loved ones and support women's empowerment and disability rights around the world. We have special one-of-a-kind goods in the warehouse, call Jan (650-347-4286) for details!
The Dalai Lama Recognizes Batsiranai
When Lynn Poole moved to Zimbabwe in 2002, she began helping out her friend, Pippa, with the Batsiranai Handicraft Project for Mothers with Disabled Children. When Pippa's visa was revoked, Lynn was unexpectedly handed the responsibility of the Batsiranai Project. Read more »
2009 Success in Zimbabwe
When you read about our successes in Zimbabwe it is played out against the backdrop of the Zimbabwean Government's dubious honor of being named the second worst failed state in the world. Extensive failures have lead to 321 million percent inflation (2008), 95% unemployment and a malnutrition induced cholera epidemic. In spite of this: Read more »
Successes in the West
-Lynn Poole, Batsiranai's advisor, was honored by His Holiness the Dalai Lama as an Unsung Hero of Compassion at a life enriching ceremony in San Francisco in April, 2009.
-Esther B. Clark School in Palo Alto sponsored a walk-a-thon and sales event in Batsiranai's honor raising over $3000. Read more »
November 2009
New Media Avenues
Our Brochure
We have needed a brochure for 10 years but have always been too frugal to pay for one. An anonymous donor took the matter into her own hands and underwrote one. Email us at batsiranaigroup@gmail.com and we will send you some so it is easier for you to spread the word about these determined and courageous women.
New Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
Our incredible interns have created and manage our new Facebook and twitter accounts. You will see what our little band of volunteers are doing for Batsiranai.
Facebook:
Batsiranai Association Become a fan and tell your friends!
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/BatsiranaiLinkedIn:
Via Jan Stoner our Bay Area Coordinator
Welcome to our very first Batsiranai Newsletter. Read more »
