Jahazi Okoa visit

Eunice took us to meet the Jahazi Okoa support group, women (both HIV positive and negative)  who work together to support each other (and others in a similar situation). They make a number of products for sale both for themselves and as a group. Baskets from waste plastic bags (strong and malleable):

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They meet under a tree at Kiembeni hospital, but have no premises from which to work communally.

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Another product is Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO), which is produced from coconuts, but not even the water goes to waste.

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Grinding Coconuts for oil

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VCO has many uses and health benefits (see http://www.care2.com/greenliving/the-amazing-health-benefits-of-virgin-coconut-oil.html)

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The ground coconut is pressed then left in the sun to distil.

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The meeting

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A basket in action

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Another products is Aloe Vera soap

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Other products are washing up liquid and paper jewelry.

 

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