In Afghanistan, women typically live close to extended family and work together. Many of the Afghan women are skilled in sewing, beaded crafts, and cooking. The Stitch Initiative meets two needs: the women gather regularly in community to learn, plan, and fellowship, and also to create products that can be sold in craft fairs, generating some income for their families. We are very fortunate to be partnering with Rock Bridge Christian Church which provides our meeting space, and Broadway Christian Church which provides transportation.

Our most popular item is the chicken “study buddy.” This is representative of the chickens most women raised in Afghanistan, and which several do here as well. Consider ordering these for a group event! You can reach us at comoafghanwomen@gmail.com.

Other items for sale include, bags, purses, pouches, cell-phone holders, place-mats, garden or hobby aprons, These are sold at craft fairs and small gatherings. If you would like to host a sales gathering, please contact us at comoafghanwomen@gmail.com.

The women work using donated fabrics from estates, interior designers, and others wanting to downsize their sewing rooms. If you would like to donate fabric, sewing supplies, or sewing machines in good working order, or if you would like to volunteer by giving a lesson on a craft project or on sewing machine maintenance and repair we would be happy to hear from you! Simply send a message to comoafghanwomen@gmail.com.