In Swahili, the language spoken in Kenya, Kustawi means, “to thrive”. KUSTAWI is a line of handbags made from hand rolled paper beads which are skillfully created by the students in Right 2 Thrive’s Empowerment Program.
On many mornings in Aqaba, ladies could be singing, laughing, talking, and drinking tea while creating unique hand made items…from trash.
This is such a cute dress, and such a great cause.
They collect and recycle soap and shampoo discarded by hotels and distribute to prevent millions of deaths caused by hygiene-related illnesses every day.