GIVING GIRLS A CHOICE & A VOICE

We are almost near completion of our documentary film, Naretoi, which has been entirely self-funded and produced. By supporting this documentary, you are giving these women a voice, to make them seen and heard through the closet medium we have to capturing reality. This documentary film is a vehicle for the non-profit project (which many cannot afford) to gain more awareness and support to provided women empowerment opportunities through its many project arms. The funds directly go back to the cost incurred in producing this film - from the travel and transportation to music licensing and film festival submissions. Since 2012, the expedition to Mount Kenya has brought together American and Maasai women to build solidarity across cultures. To date, 32 American women and 37 Maasai women have sucessfully made the journey to Pt. Lenana and changed lives. The Naretoi non-profit the documentary film is named after raises awareness about the challenges facing Maasai women and girls, particularly the need for education. Over 100 Maasai girls are currently sponsored to attend school and the number is growing. Your contribution is making a difference!

THE JEWELRY

Naretoi Women's Initiative (NAWI) is a registered beading cooperative in a small Maasai community. The idea for NAWI originated with these women and other community members who have organized and asked for our support. The women in this remote community do not have access to places where they can sell their jewelry, and jewelry sales from this project make a notable contribution toward their financial security and independence.

The sale of even a single piece can go a long way in Kenya. A woman can support a family of 6 children for a week on $10. All the money made from the sale of these pieces goes into a collective account and the Maasai women hold meetings to decide when and how to spend the proceeds. Sometimes they invest in cattle, other times, if hardships like droughts arise, they may choose to spend their earnings on basic necessities.

Each piece of jewelry is a handmade, one-of-a-kind masterpiece made by the talented women in the beading group. All of the jewelry is made in a traditional style using glass beads, recycled plastic bags and bottles. Jewelery and Naretoi merchendise are offered as rewards, color options will vary depending on what selection is available at time of order. Please specify color preference at time of order.

Reward Prices:

Hat: $30.00

T-Shirt: $35.00

Earrings: $40.00

Necklace: 45.00

Bracelet: $50.00