When Maria was in India, she taught the women of the House Of Hearts community outside of Kolkata how to make potholders, and they eagerly agreed to make some to sell in America, so they can earn some money and make good and safe choices about their lives.

Today, they sent her a photo of the potholders already made and soon to be shipped her. Maria will sell them on her blog for $15 plus shipping and send the money back to India. Some poor and rural women in India are at risk, they need to find ways to earn a living to support their families. Their potholders are exciting, which is not surprising. You can follow this very exciting and worthy project on Maria’s blog.

If they sell, as I imagine they will,  they will make more and Maria will sell more, and this cycle could save and alter lives. This was the point of the India trip. Coming soon.