Joan lives in the city of Hoima in the district of Bunyoro-Kitara. Hoima is northwest of Kampala. Living in a mud hut with a thatched roof, or at the most, a small brick house, Betty’s life revolves around caring for her family and crops.
She will use the funds she receives from her needlework to provide education for her children; medical support for herself and her family; seeds or fertilizer for her crops; repairs to her home, or even begin to build a new one; and provide for any orphans for whom she cares as a result of poverty, HIV-AIDS or other illnesses.
Joan meets weekly with her fellow needleworkers. The community they have built through Threads of Blessing encourages each of them and has significantly boosted their self-confidence.
