EmpowerAMom
Omaha, Nebraska |
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Reviews
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kjmo18 on Jul 9, 2015
5 out of 5 starsWe lived in Ghana for three years and to support this shop was a pleasure. Africa will always be a second home! We are excited for the arrival of our little one and for him to wear this adorable onesie. The shop owner was very helpful and the item arrived looking just as adorable as it did online. Love it. Thanks!
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5 out of 5 stars
Looks great with my other african pillows. Thank you. Love it.
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Deborah Scarlett on Apr 6, 2014
5 out of 5 starsLove it! A little reminder of Africa I can wear. Thanks!
About
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Julie (Co-Director), Tesna (seamstress), Marina (Co-Director)
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Tesna has learned to make jewelry, pillows and bunting
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Diane is assembling jewelry
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Julie and the bunting team
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Our shop - upbeat music is always playing on someone's cell phone
Empower A Mom
About the Program
"Motherhood is Beautiful" is a holistic program in South Africa created to empower at-risk mothers through mentoring, skills development, and job creation.
JOB CREATION: "Empower a Mom.com" is the brand name of the beautiful products made in our job creation program.
MENTORING: Mentoring is at the heart of "Motherhood is Beautiful". The women meet weekly in a support group format where they can share openly about their journey and struggles.
They also participate in "Discovery Bible Studies," giving them an opportunity to read the Bible, discuss its meaning and talk about changes they want to make in their lives.
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT: In the past "Motherhood is Beautiful" has offered everything from cooking classes and parenting tips...to health information and counseling. Our program is continually changing, to keep in step with the needs of our current mothers.
We have also taught the women both jewelry making and sewing skills. With these skills they have created the beautiful products you see featured above, which have sold online internationally.
Around the web
Shop members
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Julie Ostrand
Owner
Julie, originally from Nebraska, now lives in Africa! She started "Motherhood is Beautiful" because she is passionate about empowering moms and creating jobs. She gets excited when she sees God's love changing lives!
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Marina van der Byl
Owner
Born and raised South African, I am passionate about mentoring single mothers in a disadvantaged township near the tip of Africa called Ocean View. We started this business to give women the opportunity to provide for their families.
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Tesna
Maker, Seamstress
Tesna loves to travel, meting new people, read, swim and listen to music. Making bracelets gives her hope and an income to take care of her child and herself. It keeps her mind busy and helps her to focus on doing something good!
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Diane
Maker, Jewelry Maker
Diane loves helping others, visiting with people, listening to music, and cooking. Making bracelets makes her feel positive. She says, "I never thought i would be able to do it, and I have proved to myself I can!"
Shop policies
With our EmpowerAMom.com job creation program, we offer beautiful hand-made products…made in an inspiring, life-giving work environment. We want this process of beauty to translate to you through the product itself, our excellent service and our outstanding communication.
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I am happy to refund for any item which you are not happy with and wish to return (but all postage costs will have to be met by the buyer).
All items will be well packaged and therefore we will not be held responsible for any delays, damage or losses occurring in the post which are out of our control.
Payment
Shipping
Postage cost is for standard air mail and will include a tracking number but no insurance. If you would like insurance, please convo me.
Motherhood is Beautiful and EmpowerAmom.com is NOT responsible for packages delayed due to postal carrier, inclement weather, employee strikes, natural disasters, holidays or customs delays. Shipping costs are calculated based on the weight of the item, shipping rates and packaging materials. *If you are concerned about your order arriving for a certain event please send me a message with a date you are hoping to receive your order by.
Additional policies and FAQs
BRACELETS: These are not a toy. Please keep away from small children and babies.
BUNTING: Please be aware when hanging your bunting to keep it at a level safely out of the reach of children and away from naked flames.
Custom orders available and swatches for larger quantities can be sent. Also discounts can be applied for volume orders.