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Our weavers have dedicated effort to perfecting their craft while still nurturing their families. They depend on the sales of their work to support their families or supplement the meager income they already earn. The incomes earned from our baskets allow them to pay for their children’s school fees, put food on their tables and adequately care for the health of their families.
A purchase of Salaam Wanita basket is establishing a partnership with our women that will lead them to economic independence. Learn more about the lives you impact with every purchase.
A purchase of Salaam Wanita basket is establishing a partnership with our women that will lead them to economic independence. Learn more about the lives you impact with every purchase.
Kong Foong Yee (Foong Yee)
Back in 2004, it would be difficult to imagine that this shy unassuming woman was capable of coordinating a weavers group. She was exceptionally shy, and lacked the confidence to even look someone in the eye and ask questions when she didn't understand an order. Today she is the leader of a group of five weavers. She maintains and distributes the group's raw materials, offers further training to the women and assigns women to different parts of the basket weaving process. She does all this while juggling her duties at home and caring for her three young children.
Back in 2004, it would be difficult to imagine that this shy unassuming woman was capable of coordinating a weavers group. She was exceptionally shy, and lacked the confidence to even look someone in the eye and ask questions when she didn't understand an order. Today she is the leader of a group of five weavers. She maintains and distributes the group's raw materials, offers further training to the women and assigns women to different parts of the basket weaving process. She does all this while juggling her duties at home and caring for her three young children.
Pkaik Lan Kanageswary (Kanageswary)
Kanageswary innovated the “Designer Laundry Basket” that can be found under the “Live” line of home accessories. As a mother, she was once worried that she couldn't stay home with her children who were handicapped by cerebral palsy. However, she also faced the reality that without working, her family might suffer. She struggled for many years and she found her home a depressing place. Now, she is able to work from home and use her income to support the medical and schooling costs of her children.
Kanageswary innovated the “Designer Laundry Basket” that can be found under the “Live” line of home accessories. As a mother, she was once worried that she couldn't stay home with her children who were handicapped by cerebral palsy. However, she also faced the reality that without working, her family might suffer. She struggled for many years and she found her home a depressing place. Now, she is able to work from home and use her income to support the medical and schooling costs of her children.
Soo Yoke Cheng: (Cheng)
In 2004 Soo Yoke Cheng was thrown into a world alien to her. It was the year her husband died and left her to raise three young children. Without any family and friends to turn to for support, Cheng was suddenly forced to navigate uncharted waters. Already accustomed to caring for her children and home, she now faced the challenge of supporting her young family and paying the bills. Salaam Wanita has become an integral part of Cheng's personal growth and ability to care for her family.
In 2004 Soo Yoke Cheng was thrown into a world alien to her. It was the year her husband died and left her to raise three young children. Without any family and friends to turn to for support, Cheng was suddenly forced to navigate uncharted waters. Already accustomed to caring for her children and home, she now faced the challenge of supporting her young family and paying the bills. Salaam Wanita has become an integral part of Cheng's personal growth and ability to care for her family.
Jasmine: (not her real name)
Jasmine calls her Salaam Wanita friends “builders”. She says that they build her self-esteem and help her grow in many new ways. The friendships that Jasmine has made over the years continue to help her face Lupus and her mental disorder. These friendships have helped her heal her scars from an abusive family life.
Jasmine calls her Salaam Wanita friends “builders”. She says that they build her self-esteem and help her grow in many new ways. The friendships that Jasmine has made over the years continue to help her face Lupus and her mental disorder. These friendships have helped her heal her scars from an abusive family life.
Norarita Jamaludin: (Norarita)
Norarita is our team's Superwoman. As a mother of four growing boys, she is a very busy woman, yet Norarita has managed to form a team of weavers in Ipoh. Despite facing the challenges of raising two children with special needs, Norarita has continued to grow and overcome the challenges of her circumstances.
Norarita is our team's Superwoman. As a mother of four growing boys, she is a very busy woman, yet Norarita has managed to form a team of weavers in Ipoh. Despite facing the challenges of raising two children with special needs, Norarita has continued to grow and overcome the challenges of her circumstances.
Toy Oy Sim: (Oy Sim)
Toy Oy Sim and her husband face severe medical problems that leave her family very vulnerable. Her education and work experience are suitable for factory work, however, her fragile health condition leaves her unable to work under such conditions and long hours. Toy Oy Sim joined the weaving team because, like the rest of our woman, she is still determined to earn an income and remain as independent as possible.
Toy Oy Sim and her husband face severe medical problems that leave her family very vulnerable. Her education and work experience are suitable for factory work, however, her fragile health condition leaves her unable to work under such conditions and long hours. Toy Oy Sim joined the weaving team because, like the rest of our woman, she is still determined to earn an income and remain as independent as possible.
Tan Siew Nyok: (Siew Nyok)
Now more than ever Tan Siew Nyok needs to earn additional income. Her son has just begun his university studies and needs money for tuition and living expenses. He will be the first person in her family who will have the opportunity to earn a college education. In addition, Tan must also provide a stable and enriching environment for her younger son in order for him to have the same opportinuty to further his education.
Now more than ever Tan Siew Nyok needs to earn additional income. Her son has just begun his university studies and needs money for tuition and living expenses. He will be the first person in her family who will have the opportunity to earn a college education. In addition, Tan must also provide a stable and enriching environment for her younger son in order for him to have the same opportinuty to further his education.
Tan Thai (Auntie)
Fondly referred to as "Auntie", Tan is a very bubbly and kind woman. By continously passing her knowledge about weaving on to new weavers, she has kept the craft alive. Auntie brightens our days with the constant smile on her face and twinkle in her eyes. It is hard to imagine this wonderful woman struggles daily with diabetes.
Fondly referred to as "Auntie", Tan is a very bubbly and kind woman. By continously passing her knowledge about weaving on to new weavers, she has kept the craft alive. Auntie brightens our days with the constant smile on her face and twinkle in her eyes. It is hard to imagine this wonderful woman struggles daily with diabetes.