Monday, March 16, 2009

Joyce's Jewelry Shop

On Saturday, John Parit took Phil and Judy to Kibera to visit a couple of the small business owners that have micro-enterprising loans with the Olive Branch. This photo is of Joyce who makes jewelry. She is also the wife of the pastor of one of the Kibera Free Methodist churches. Most of the young African women dress in the style of the western world, while the older women still dress traditionally. Most of the young women also use hair extensions--as Joyce is wearing. If you enlarge the photo you will see the name Obama on several of the necklaces :-) President Obama's face appears many places around Nairobi and the Kenyans are quite proud that they have a connection with our president.

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