Today we were going to meet with someone at the local hospital about possibly advising a support group there but no plans were solidified so hopefully we can go another time before we leave. Instead we went around town looking for shops that might be able to sell the items made by the group locally and we found 2 different stores. One store, Africa Habitat, sells tons o stuff made in Malawi such as wood items, batiks, beaded items and even some knitted items so it sounds like a great option for the groups and we will pass along the information. Another store, La Galleria, focuses mainly on paintings and wooden objects but it could be a good option. These stores are directed for at tourists but would help spread the word about Knit Around the World and the groups we are helping internationally.
We also went by a stationary store to buy big receipt books so that the groups can document their sales more easily. This will help them calculate how much ad what was sold or the budgets that Matt prepared.
Tomorrow we have a meeting with the Executive Director of NAPHAM to discuss a possible partnership with them that will assist us to reach more support groups in the future. I is a fairly early appointment and I hope all goes well, keep your fingers crossed!
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