sewing and crafts cooperative

WE-ACTx has organized its own in-house sewing and crafts cooperative, INEZA, to make dolls, clothing accessories (hand bags, computer sleeves, etc.) and other crafts for sale in the international market as an effort to develop a sustainable source of income for women on HIV treatment. Over the past year, we have developed a marketing and distribution arrangement for clothing accessories products with Connect USA. We are planning to develop markets and production capacity for Rwandan domestic sales as well, linking our production with overall economic development efforts in country. The women who make up our cooperative are paid weekly wages, receive transportation and food supplements, and of course, are provided with HIV care and treatment – and YOGA!