Same Sky - 'HOW TO HOST A TRUNK SHOW' (brochure)

H O W T O H O S T A T R U N K S H O W

SAME SKYW W W . S A M E S K Y . C O M

Dear Friends,

Muraho! – That means “hello” in Rwandan.

We are so excited that you are interested in hosting your very own Same Sky Trunk Show. You will have a ball! Hosting a trunk show is all about getting people together and sharing in the positive energy of ethical shopping! With your help, we are employing and empowering the lives of over 70 female artisans in Rwanda and Zambia.

Same Sky offers HIV positive women in Africa a hand-up not a hand-out, providing them with sustainable employment, the ability to provide for their families, dignity and hope. Their self-esteem has been restored; they feel healthy and beautiful again.

When the artisans crochet the bracelets, they pray so each piece of jewelry is full of positive energy. They think of you too and are so grateful for your support. I can’t thank you enough for your willingness to host a trunk show to continue to spread Same Sky’s message and sustain the employment of women empowering women under the Same Sky.

Thank you and enjoy!

Francine [email protected]

Francine with the Artisans in Zambia

SAME SKY

WHAT IS A TRUNK SHOW?

A Same Sky Trunk Show is all about getting togetherwith friends & having fun!

Trunk shows are a great way to learn about Same Sky’sinspiring women in Africa, while delighting in the artistry ofgorgeous hand-made jewelry in a relaxed & comfortablesetting with family, friends or collegues.

Trunk Shows can be hosted at homes, galleries, restaurants,conferences & even collaborated with local stores. We’ve puttogether chic cocktail parties (some with themes!), lunches,festive teas, and meaningful birthdays - pretty much, just funparties!

Your Same Sky Trunk Show can be as intimate or as grand asyou want it. It’s totally up to you! Either way we are so happyto support you and look forward to hearing from you soon...

Elizabeth LongDirector of Marketing & Business [email protected]

SAME SKY TRUNK SHOW

WE CUSTOMIZEOur in-house designer will work with you to create a custom invitation to send to friends & family… (We can even send it for you!)

WE TEACH YOUA Same Sky rep will tell you all you need to know about our women artisans, their development, and the measurable impact you’re making by hosting a trunk show

WE SHIPWe’ll ship the jewelry and order forms to you before your big event and will coach you on how to make a sale and accept payment

WE DECK YOU OUT You will receive all of the marketing materials you need including all of our compelling videos to play during your event

WE CONNECTWe will connect you to a Same Sky Ambassador in your area that can help mentor you before your big day

[email protected]

917-668-3901

[email protected]

917-668-3901

THEN...

FIRST CONNECT WITH US...

OVER TO YOU!

OUR MISSIONSame Sky is a trade-not-aid initiative that provides employment to HIV positive women in Africa. Same Sky aims to provide women the tools to lift themselves out of poverty & lead self sustaining lives by not only implementing artisan training but access to a viable platform for the sale and distribution of their products.

ABOUT THE ARTISANSIn 2009 Same Sky began by employing 4 artisans in Rwanda, all of whom survived the 1994 genocide. Today, Same Sky efforts have reached out & employs over 80 women partnering with three different collectives, Gahaya Links & Avega in Rwanda & Abataka in Zambia. Same Sky artisans have been trained to crochet exquisite glass beaded jewelry which in turn earns them an income - one that is 15 times the average wage of

women in sub-Saharan Africa.

With their earned wages, Same Sky artisans are able to do the following:• Buy groceries for their family • Buy health insurance• Buy uniforms for their children to go to school• Buy mattresses for their children to sleep on• Buy new clothes• Purchase livestock i.e. cow, goat• Starting own business on the side

• Purchase chairs, windows, etc. for their home• Make repairs to their home• Pay for secondary school education• Pay for electricity & water• Purchase a plot of land to grow produce• Pay for transportation to the clinic where they pick up their HIV medication

Artisan J’eanne D’Arc takes Elizabeth for a ‘day at the markets’

J’eanne D’Arc purchasing groceries for her family

What half a days wage can get J’eanne D’Arc

Francine & Elizabeth saying ‘Muraho’ to the Artisans in Zambia

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Same Sky - 'HOW TO HOST A TRUNK SHOW' (brochure)

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