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Clothing women in Zimbabwe / Information #Booklet / December 2011www.sendascar.co.zaSend A ScarfIn this booklet
Page 2Why you shouldsend a scar andthe idea behindit all.
Page 9How you canparticipate.
Page 3Why we identiywith women asthe solution.
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Page 10The purpose othis initiative andits ultimate goals.
Page 12Our progresssince theinception othis initiative inNovember.
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Why Send AScarf
Where this all comes from
Right now, there are women in the world who have to su-
er the indignity o not having clothing t to wear. The lack o
such a simple item, can eect their sel condence, esteem &
stature in society.
Through both a practical & achievable action, we hope to
provide comort to our Sisters by sharing what we may have
in abundance.
In Zimbabwe, like most other places, there are extremes.
Ater a visit to rural Zimbabwe earlier this year, it became
clear that the living conditions are very diicult. One o the
striking images, was that o the tattered clothing women had
to wear simply because o the lack o an alternative. Their
scarves were in no condition to be worn. It seemed unthink-
able that this was the case, considering how oten we had
unwanted cloaks & scarves that we didnt know what to do
with.
O the numerous problems aced, this was one which we
could make an immediate positive dierence to.
Our goal is to provide clothing in good condition to 1000 o
our Zimbabwean Sisters.
As a community project, the aim is clearly dened. The idea
is to make this an inclusive project. That welcomes all ideas,
thoughts or otherwise which will benet those most in need
o our assistance. Everyone is a contributor, a member & a
leader.For urther inormation pleasecontact us through whatever bestsuits you.
[email protected]@sendascar.co.za0837797444
www.sendascar.co.za
acebook.com/sendascar
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The Send A Scar initiatve was thought up as a community
project to better the lives o our Sisters in Zimbabwe.
Ater a visit to parts o rural Zimbabwe, it became clear
that o the numerous challenges in the area, one which could
be solved both immediately and eectively was through
clothing.
In particular, the act that so many women currently have
to struggle with tattered cloaks & scarves, while we are so
ortunate to have more than enough.
The idea, was to collect cloaks & scarves in as good
condition as possible and then take them to women who
would make best use o them. Not only would we be providing
a basic essential, such as clothing. But by showing each and
everyone o them that someone cares, we are actually shar-
ing our hope and love with others.
A brief Introduction
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~ Sarah Pezdek-Smith
The heart o a community is its women.
Through them, we can empower and uplit
people. But this can be diicult i everything
is stacked against them. Wherever you nd pov-
erty and dispair, chances are you will nd women
who are low in condence, sel esteem and hope.
Through no ault o their own, lie has tended to be
more diicult.
At times it can eel like they are isloated,
alone and orgotten. Yet, we know this is not the
case. I we could, we would all do everything to
change their lives or the better. But where do we
start and how do we help each and everyone?
The answer we believe is by showing we
care. Sending a cloak or scar, is a simple act
to show that you are thinking about them. That
you believe they have the potential to better their
own lives, the lives o their amily and their entire
community.
By sharing something so personal, you instill
a sense o sel esteem and belie in each individ-
ual. This connection you build with these women,
is the hope that you pass on to them. Working
with them, we can make better, small and simple
things that add up to best change the situation
they nd themselves in.
Strength ofWomen
The strength of awoman can carry theweight of the world.
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~ Mother Teresa
Women work two-thirds o the worlds working
hours, produce hal o the worlds ood, yet earn only
10 percent o the worlds income and own less than
1 percent o the worlds property.
Women play a crucial role in local economies
and the health and well-being o their amilies.
Women who are educated are more likely to have
ewer and healthier children. In act, mothers with
some education immunize their children 50 percent
more oten than mothers who are not educated,
while HIV/AIDS spreads twice as quickly among
uneducated girls than among girls that
have even some schooling. Poor maternal health
reduces womens capacity to work and limits their
ability to generate income and overcome poverty,
oten in communities where their contribution to
household income and childcare is crucial.
Poor women are oten extremely vulnerable to
injury or death rom violence. At least one in three
o the worlds women has been physically or sexu-
ally abused at some time in her lie. Many, includ-
ing pregnant women and young girls, are subject
to severe, sustained or repeated attacks. In armed
conficts since 1945, 90 percent o casualties have
We can do no greatthings, only smallthings with greatlove.
been civilians and three in our war atalities are
women or children.
The Send A Scar woman, represents all
women. With an inner strength to be the ocal point
to all around her.
Each woman you help, has the potential to uplit
both hersel, her amily & community. But nothing
happens over night. We believe that rst, we need
to inspire, support & instill condence in her. With
this & the knowledge that others care or her, we are
building a platorm to change lives or the better.
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Join us
How to get involved
It is as easy as spreading the word. Tell a riend, a
amily member or a complete stranger.
I you have spare cloaks or scarves, we would
surely appreciate i you could send them. Why
not include a photo o yoursel or your amily to be
included. That way, the woman ortunate enough to
receive your donation will know who it is that cared
enough to send a scar.
Find us on Facebook (acebook.com/sendascar)
& share your ideas on how to improve the initiative.
The more ideas the better. Any and all contributions
are very welcome.
I you would like to act as a drop o point or your
area, we would love to broaden our reach or people
to easily nd a place to participate. Fill in the orm
on our website
(www.sendascar.co.za/dropo/organise/)
~ Diane Mariechild
A woman is thefull circle. Withinher is the power tocreate, nurture andtransform.
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Ourpurpose.
It is very simple, in 2012, we hope to have collected
enough to travel to ZImbabwe with anyone who
wants to be apart o the journey and distribute the
cloaks & scarves to our Sisters.
Ater collecting the clothing, we will clean, press and
pack each garment. I there are letters, photos or
whatever sent as well even better. The items will be
presented to our Sisters and documented or every-
one to see via our website.
For each garment you send, you are creating a
bond with the woman who will receive it. We hope to
maintain that through the use o technology. Better
placing us in a position to assist in the best ways we
can.
So what exactly is Send A Scar...well, its a simple
idea. Send a cloak or scar to someone who needs
it. In this way, you not only are sending the item o
clothing, but also the hope and promise that there
are people who care.
The initiative was created and is run by ordinary
people like you and I. Each volunteers their time &
energy to donate and collect cloaks and scarves
that will end up making a dierence in someone
elses lie.
Its very simple: Cloaks+Scarves+People who care
= Something way bigger than any o us
Ultimately, the problem that needs solving is
Poverty. The best way we believe we can tackle
this is by small gestures that add up. Assisting our
Sister in need is the most eective way o changing
the lives o all those around her.
Send A Scar exists to help everyone. And every-
one includes men. Indeed, better lives or womenmean better lives or everyone in their communi-
ties, including their brothers, athers, husbands
and sons. When you improve a womens lie these
changes have a positive ripple eect. A women is
the most infuential orce in her community to break
the cycle o poverty.
The secret behind Send A Scar is that its not one
large campaign. It aims to be a collaboration o hun-
dreds o small campaigns, started by champions o
women.
But we have to start rom somewhere. Where better
than rom your own cupboard. All you have to do is
Send A Scar.
~ Helen Keller
Although the world is full of suffering,it is also full of the overcoming of it.
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Ourprogress
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On Thursday 8 December 2011, the rst collection
was sent to Zimbabwe. It is always a great eeling to
actually send these o knowing that theyre destined
or someone who will truly treasure them.
The collection was rom the generous communities
in KZN. From the response weve got thus ar, were
sure the other communities will share as much as
they can.
Over the coming weeks, as the collections pile
up, we will be piling, sorting and packaging all the
cloaks & scarves.
Our hope is to reach the target o 1000 as soon as
possible. The best way to do this, is to make any
drop-o point easy and convenient. Which exactly
what is being done thanks to the generosity o those
participating.
To date, we have 18 oicial drop-o points across
South Arica. The locations cover the Eastern Cape,
Kwazulu Natal, Guateng & Limpopo. The response
has been exceptional. With volunteers springing up
all over the place.
Join us on acebook and twitter where you can
get the latest progress on the initiative. As well as
be able to provide us with your insight and input.
Something we value very highly. Without each
member o Send A Scar voicing their opinion and
views, we would not have a movement that can bet-
ter the lives o those we all care about.
acebook.com/sendascar
twitter.com/sendacloak
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Current Drop Off
Locations
Eastern Cape
Port ElizabethAhmeds Roadhouse, Al-Ansaar
Building, Bell Road, Parkside
Gauteng
BenoniHewitt Street, Stewards
Classis Caterers, Dubai Centre,
Cnr Dewalt Hattingh and Wagtail
streets, Mackenzie Park
CenturionSastri Avenue, Claudius
Exquisite Linen, Shop No.1
Palm Shopping Centre, Willem
Erasmus Street, Erasmia
Lenasia
D.B. Cash & Carry, 45 Gemsbok
Street, Lenasia 1821
MaraisburgSixth street, Randburg
MayfairFranklin Road, Homestead Park,
Mayair
Randburg13th Street, Linden
JMos Fordsburg, 48 Mint Road
SandtonLouise Way, Kelvin
Sasol Marlboro, Marlboro Drive
Kwazulu-Natal
DurbanCracko Kidz, 385 Brickeld
Road, Overport
Trendy Kidz, 224 Brickeld Road,
Overport
Changing Faces, Lavery Cresent,
Sydenham
Port ShepstoneFavourite Bazaar, 44 Wooley St
StangerFlamboyant Drive, Dawnside
TongaatPlane Street
UmzintoUmzinto Islamic School or
Molsons Shop, Main Road
Limpopo
PolokwaneDubai street, Nirvana
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