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Mariam Yousufi*
May 12th, 2009 Posted by Catherine Neill

mariam-photo1After leaving Pakistan, where she was a refugee, Marian traveled to Afghanistan and started a handy craft business under the name Mariam Handy Craft.  She eventually created “Mariama Education and Culture Association” which  trained 370 women in tailoring and literacy.  She now sells the goods made by these women.

* Denotes that student has been selected to travel to the US to participate in Leadership Development at Northwood University in August 2009


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4 Responses to “Mariam Yousufi*”

  1. Ada Says:
    August 5th, 2009 at 1:35 pm

    so where can we buy this products?

  2. Nancy Freeman Says:
    August 20th, 2009 at 7:29 am

    Hello Ada:

    You can find these beautiful products at Penelopes Loom, 984 Kempton Street, New Bedford, MA. The website for Penelopes’ is in process. I am happy to send you pictures of some of Mariam’s creations. I can be reached at 508-524-8284

  3. Nancy Freeman Says:
    August 20th, 2009 at 7:32 am

    Products available at Penelopes Loom. Call or email me at 508-524-8284 or penelopesloom@comcast.net

    Thanks,
    Nancy Freeman

  4. Jadooogar Says:
    January 7th, 2010 at 12:59 pm

    Can you do partnership with me? I will give you $15000 for 51% of the company ownership. Let me know if your interested.

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