Volunteers/Interns Living Near Leiden, The Netherlands

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Karlijn Krijgsman,
Filmmaker
Leiden, The Netherlands
Donia Tabeling,
Batik Designer
Amsterdam
Zilla deBoer,
Business Development Consultant
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Theanne Boer,
Documentary Filmmaker
Utrecht, The Netherlands
Alice deKruijs,
Fashion Designer
Duiven, The Netherlands
Natalie Sturman,
Fashion Designer
Ipswich, England
Keziah Newlove ,
Batik Designer
Cambridge, UK
Karlijn Krijgsman
Filmmaker
[Leiden, The Netherlands]


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Karlijn films Elizabeth and Emma at their batiking workshop for the video promoting Global Mamas products.

Description: WIP markets products hand-made by women in Ghana under the new brand name Global Mamas. As Global Mamas was just getting off the ground, WIP needed assistance in documenting various aspects of the economic development program through the use of film. WIP plans to use the video at trade fairs, home parties, and other places where Global Mamas products are sold.

Achievements: Karlijn took the lead in producing a video that tells the stories of the women that WIP is assisting:
  • Created a script for a short video that conveys the work that WIP is doing in Ghana and to make sure consumers do not feel sorry for the women in Ghana, but rather prompts them to buy products to contribute to African women's dignity, not charity.
  • Interviewed and filmed several women entrepreneurs working with Global Mamas to hear their stories and learn about their daily lives.
  • Produced a short video that makes people feel good about spending a little more money for something specially handmade by women in Africa.
Highlights: Karlijn felt comfortable in Ghana from day one because of the hospitality and warmth of the people she met. She learned more about herself and now feels like a stronger person. She hopes to keep a little bit of the African spirit in her by trying to take time for all people.

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