Training completed

Training completed

In the fall, our work reached an international trade audience for the first time. The Winneba Weavers (Ghana) presented their work at Munich Fabric Start. For many of those involved, it was a special moment to see their own products in an international context and to...
From Training to Production

From Training to Production

A decisive milestone was reached in the summer months: in Senegal, the transition from the pure training phase to independent, practical production began. With the visit of Asnake Worku Erge, an experienced expert in textile production from Ethiopia, we were able to...
Becoming visible

Becoming visible

The year began with an important structural change. With Suzanne Darouiche as 2nd Board Member and Petra Kutschal as Chief Financial Officer, the Board was reorganized. These personnel changes strengthened the internal organization and gave the association new...
Heading Forward with Our Own Strength

Heading Forward with Our Own Strength

We’re back at the University of Education in Winneba—and we’re thrilled. Over the past six months, the 22-member crew has not only become familiar with the new looms; they’ve also experimented with various types of yarn and developed fabrics with...
Future in our own country

Future in our own country

Lessons in the class of Osuanyi Quaicoo Essel, in which students practise the role of teachers.   The University of Education in Winneba (UEW) was recommended to us as a partner for our project in Ghana – since our visit at the beginning of the year, we know...
Handmade

Handmade

How do you build a loom from a pile of boards that is not only faster, but can also weave fabrics 1.60 metres wide? For our first training module at the University of Education in Winneba, we invited 15 weavers to learn this skill. At our side: Andreas Möller,...