Jacinta Mukolwe and her husband, John, live and work in Arusha, Tanzania. In 2014, she became aware of a group of people forgotten by society — young single mothers between the ages of 17 and 20. Most had become pregnant through sexual assault or because of the realities of poverty. A day’s work in the coffee fields…
Two Loom staff members recently returned from an international conference of leaders with many incredible stories to share. There were 100 nationalities in attendance and more than 150 mother-tongues spoken. They heard stories of leaders rising up from nations like Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, and Ethiopia to change the future of their nation. One powerful…
In each community Loom engages, we discover extraordinary people. The struggle of their lives has created in them a rare power and hope. They are willing to face head on “how things have always been done” and to disrupt fatalistic value systems and thinking to make authentic impact. Yet their vision is often stunted, never…
“My internship as a Field Project Researcher allowed me to develop my research skills and really dig into my education in order to evaluate the information in way that contributed to the holistic and locally-led development goals of Loom. I was challenged by the amount of autonomy that I was given in research, and through…
Because Loom hosts trainings all over the world, participants often travel from many different countries and regions to attend. We love the diversity this brings to our workshops, but in areas without reliable or affordable transportation this can also pose a real challenge. With the biogas training coming up this month, we thought we would…
“Take care of yourself.” How many times have we heard these words from a family member or friend? We may have shrugged them off without realizing what they give us – a reminder that our lives matter, that we are cared about by others. These are the words that Judy Kairu offers men and women…
In the West, models of funding ministries often looks like fundraising and acquiring a team of partners who can donate to the cause. But in many other countries around the world, this model is difficult to replicate and can actually bring more problems than benefits. So, what alternative options do organizations have to run effectively…
Last month we taught the first week of the Celebrating Children Workshop in Salem, Oregon. Twenty-three participants spent time discussing the care and protection of vulnerable children around the world. We asked our summer intern, Eugenie Adamah-Tassah, to share what she learned and experienced during that week. When I first heard about the Celebrating Children…
We met Naomi while in Tanzania on our last Woven Medical Trip. It was an honor to hear her story and visit the work she is pioneering in Engitani. As we continue our strategic focus in East Africa we look forward to further partnership with leaders like Naomi. “It makes you want to cry.”…
Eva Spengler is a long-time friend of Loom who has been involved in the development of our training and resources since the very beginning. It’s our pleasure to introduce you to Eva today! Loom: Tell us a little bit about yourself (for example, where you grew up, favorite foods/hobbies, and any other interesting facts) Eva:…
