BOO Workshop
From 1996 we have been teaching different crafts to many women (and a few men).
Helping Hands, BOO (Beginning Other Opportunities) and Ravinala (all different craft sales and workshops we have developed) have each transformed lives and livelihoods.
For many years the profits were helping to fund camps for Street Children with Scripture Union (FMMB).
In 2010, as a recent 3D design graduate Becky Barber (Martin and Mary’s daughter) began designs for new bags and developed the Ravinala and BOO brand. This grew into an established creative brand with designs stocked in over 350 stores across the UK and internationally.
Ravinala was regularly able to receive several container loads each year, meaning employment for hundreds of Malagasy, making the baskets and producing all the different materials that go into producing them. She received several awards for her Social Enterprise.
Due to family commitments Becky chose to draw the global operations of Ravinala to a close.
However, BOO Madagascar still continues to thrive and has helped our staff build houses & boats, and develop sustainable livelihoods for them and their families. The team not only make bags and baskets, but they make school uniforms, items for local hotels, furnishings for the guest houses, etc.
The profits now also go towards supporting the work of Lake Mantasoa School.
Craft lessons continue and the team are open to take orders.
Drop in to visit our BOOTIKA at Kanana or contact us to find out more details.