“Praise the Lord! Thank God for the wonderful gift of hands. He has allowed me to be a member of Threads of Blessing. When I received the money, it helped me a lot, all because of God’s fervor. I have six children for whom I am paying school fees. I also farm, and all this has reduced the shame of my husband that I don’t earn money. I also help a friend learn how to stitch pieces of cloth. Mama Phoebe has promoted me to the leader of Bero Parwoth Group Goli B. I am blessed. Thank you, and I pray that the Almighty God bless you in Jesus' Name.”
Betty lives in Goli, Nebbi district in northwest Uganda, close to the border with the Congo. She belongs to one of 29 Threads of Blessing stitching groups located across several provinces in Uganda. The groups comprise over 900 women artists. Each artist hand-stitches her pieces, creating one-of-a-kind artwork that reflects her culture, daily life, and the landscapes in which she lives.
