ABOUT US
The Kofaya Family!
Rachel,
Assantowa,
Nana Kwame
Aisha,
Vanessa,
Gerry,
Priscilla
Aller Anfang ist umtriebig…zumindest bei Kofaya und in der Zwischenzeit sind wir auf drei Schneider*innen, eine Assistentin und eine Organisatorin in Ghana “geschrumpft”; in Deutschland haben wir Vanessa und Gerry, die mit Bürotätigkeiten und dem Versand der Ware unterstützen.
Rachel has a quiet strength and dedication to her craft as a seamstress, all while managing her energetic toddler. Beneath her shy demeanor, she has big dreams for Kofaya. After losing her previous job, Kofaya provided her the means to start a small business and rent a place for herself and her daughter. In two years, she envisions Kofaya becoming well-known, with a store in Accra and a large workspace filled with sewing machines. Her dream is to have a nursery for their children, where they can learn while their mothers work.
Aisha is a creative and hardworking woman with a big vision for Kofaya to transform the lives of women and girls. Raised in a Muslim community, she faced traditional barriers to education. After her mother passed away, Aisha couldn’t continue her studies and resisted pressure to marry young. Now, she is determined to support women in similar situations and give them a voice. Aisha wants to help those struggling with challenges like teenage pregnancies and single motherhood, but she doesn’t want to dictate their paths.
Assantowa is a passionate representative of Kofaya, whether sourcing unique second-hand clothes or managing the office. Her leadership skills are evident as she teaches her daughter that anything is possible. Life hasn’t been easy, but Kofaya motivated her to learn sewing, allowing her to support her family. She believes Kofaya will expand, helping more women in need, just as it helped her. Assantowa is committed to Kofaya’s growth and sees herself taking on a leadership role in the future.
Nana is a confident and skilled tailor who can transform an old T-shirt into something beautiful. For him, this work is about building a better future for his daughter. Kofaya has taught him the art of recycling, turning discarded items into valuable products, which he finds important in a world full of waste. Nana dreams of starting his own clothing line, learning social media, and selling his creations globally. Thanks to Kofaya, he no longer feels the need to leave Ghana; instead, he wants to open a shop, employ young people, and teach them his craft.
Priscilla was working with Genevieve, the first tailor in this project, since 2017/2018. She orderd tailord fashion for her privat use and also for her friends. Genevieve, whom Priscilla knows from a german friend sewed a lot of wonderful pieces for her. After some difficulties in the working relationship Priscilla did not want to leave this business relationship and the Idea for Kofaya was born. A training center for digital sellers, where the tailors learn more about the international market and on the same time get their chance to sell their own goods to Europe.
PRISCILLA HIRSCHHAUSEN:
She is an ambitious social entrepreneur who recognises socio-educational needs in her area very well and is passionate about developing projects for them; a trained educator, social pedagogue, systemic consultant and diversity manager, she has spent the last 5 years building up the successful association we integrate, which currently hosts 15 projects and 45 volunteers. With this association, she has already won 2nd place in the Central Franconian Integration Prize 2021, the Nuremberg Integration Prize 2022 and the Culture Prize 2023 City of Nuremberg, among others.
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