Thanks to all of you who have shown your support through donations, advice and encouraging words, it really means a lot to me. Please know that Stacey and I truly appreciate it and will do our best to make a positive impact and a lasting impression.

We leave this Monday, May 26th! We have been working on this project for a full semester now and truly, it seems like a dream come true. We are actually going to fly halfway around the world to work with a group of women entrepreneurs!

On our way to Nepal we will spend 10 days in India. First, we will visit the Calico Museum of Textiles in Ahmedabad. Then we will head to Buhj, were we will visit Kala Rakasha and Shurjan. Two different, but very successful textile and handicraft business models. We want to get an idea of what other business models exist and what works best in certain circumstance. We are hoping to learn from best practices and trials.

Stacey and I will fly to Kathmandu on June 8th. Rita, who is one of the first co-founders of Dhaka Weaves and our local contact, will meet us at the airport and, from there, we will figure out what comes next. Nepal is a very different country than our own and business is done differently. It is important for us to establish relationships in order to work together to determine the next best steps for Dhaka Weaves. Several great ideas have been going through my mind, but the truth is, we don't know what this trip will really bring. However, we do know that we are working towards some goals, which include: support Dhaka Weaves expand into new markets, get fair trade certified, and create a marketing strategy for future growth.

I am sure we will also get out of the city to see the mountains and forests. This trip will be challenging and exciting and I am glad that we can take you all with us!


Now, we are busy getting ready to go. If anyone has advice for us on what to pack or what not to pack we welcome it with open arms. I will be sure to write often to share our experiences and our photos!


Thanks again for all of your support!