IRT at the Fair Christmas Fayre

IRT has a long established relationship with the Comboni Samaritans in Gulu, northern Uganda. As IRT went to visit Gulu over the summer, we were introduced to a project supported by the Samaritans called the Wawoto Kacel Cooperative Society Ltd. The term 'wawoto kacel' means 'walking together'. The cooperative was establised over 10 years ago by a group of HIV positive women together with the Comboni Samaritans. They produce a wonderful range of arts and crafts which they sell locally and on the international market.

The Cooperative currently has 150 working members and comprises six departments: Embroidery, Tailoring, Tie-dye, Weaving, Beads and Cards.

IRT took some of the products to the Fair Christmas Fayre this Saturday the 5th December at the Salvation Army on Oxford Street, London. The Wawoto Kacel merchandise was received with great enthusiasm. We will be adding many of the products to our on-line shop, so if you missed us at the Christmas Fair, you'll soon have the opportunity to order the products on-line! All the proceeds from the Fayre Christmas Fair as well as funds raised in the future with our on-line shop will be going directly to IRT's projects, including projects supported by the Comboni Samaritans.