{"id":50275,"date":"2021-09-09T10:51:55","date_gmt":"2021-09-09T08:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/empowering-women-one-stitch-at-a-time-20210908-2\/"},"modified":"2025-03-13T17:16:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T15:16:10","slug":"empowering-women-one-stitch-at-a-time-20210908-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/empowering-women-one-stitch-at-a-time-20210908-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Empowering women one stitch at a time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A LOCAL women-owned business, Be Original, and the non-profit organisation, One Village, joined forces to empower local women through a sewing session at the end of August \u2013 on the last day of Women\u2019s Month.<\/p>\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_aa2e8737\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/11555\/22153c0a999844ef9622e6486760dff5.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/11555\/4e7b50caa5014950921798e32577dd25.jpg\" title=\"Be Original and One Village recently joined \u2018threads\u2019 to inspire and edify local women through a sewing session \u2013 one colourful stitch at a time. Pictured are (from left) Evelyn Markides (One Village), Bernadette Swartz (Be Original), Nelisa Grootboom from Hankey, Anene Jonck (manager of the Office of Kouga Executive Mayor and Speaker), and (front) Zoleka Eunice Boeman from Thornhill.                                          Photo:SUPPLIED\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Be Original and One Village recently joined \u2018threads\u2019 to inspire and edify local women through a sewing session \u2013 one colourful stitch at a time. Pictured are (from left) Evelyn Markides (One Village), Bernadette Swartz (Be Original), Nelisa Grootboom from Hankey, Anene Jonck (manager of the Office of Kouga Executive Mayor and Speaker), and (front) Zoleka Eunice Boeman from Thornhill.                                          Photo:SUPPLIED<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Women from different organisations, rural areas, Social Development and Kouga Municipality were present on the day to cut, stitch, sew and iron pieces of material to make bunting flags according to the unique Be Original style.<\/p>\n<p>This fun session marked the start of The Butterfly Project, which was inspired by Revelation 21 verse 5: \u201cThe Lord is the only one who can make things new again; He can take what is damaged and hurt and make it new.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to Be Original owner and founder of The Butterfly Project, Bernadette Swartz, they will be working closely with various organisations to uplift and empower women who have been adversely affected by gender-based violence, as well as those who are facing difficult circumstances. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want to create sustainable employment opportunities by teaching these women sewing and entrepreneurship skills \u2013 producing Be Original products,\u201d said Swartz. <\/p>\n<p>Products include handbags, pouches, jewellery, clocks, and keyrings \u2013 with not an inch of material going to waste, as each piece of material or offcut is transformed into a colourful item.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have already identified several farms where this project will be implemented in the near future,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about One Village, contact Evelyn Markides at 083 382 5043 or Sonya Hofler at 078 087 2806. 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