Creating a Connected Textile Community
Recently we put out a call for WARP authors to send in a list of their books to be included in an online library, or at least reference list, available on WARP’s webpage for the people who want to know more. So far only 15 authors have submitted information, but the range of subjects more than confirms what a good idea this is.
COVID has been like a long hurricane, taking out not only roofs over people’s heads but food and livelihoods. So last year, for the first time ever, WARP gave out grants to artisan groups in seven countries, “for food, medical, and/or housing needs”, and grantees used the funds as they most needed them.
In this month’s blog each of the members of this year’s Board of Directors shares their excitement about being on the board and what lies ahead in the next year(s).
The WARP Annual Meeting that took place over the weekend of June 18 – 20, 2021 was an amazing event, successful on all counts. Our first Zoom conference, there were almost no technical glitches.
In just a few weeks WARP will be unveiling yet another new experience for its members – and anyone else interested, from anywhere in the world with internet access. We are reclaiming the Annual Meeting, doing it via Zoom.
WHERE THERE IS NO DOCTOR and many other similar books are published in more than 80 languages and have proven to be lifesavers for people who may live a day’s journey or more away from medical help. INGLÉS/ESPAÑOL
With so many activities on hold due to COVID, the PG Fiber Arts Guild in British Columbia has filled in the gap with COVID Fibre Projects and Sunday Seminars – which is what this post is about.
While all Peace Corps Volunteers have a strong desire to serve people internationally, not everyone wants to do their service connected to the US government. This story about the San Carlos Foundation describes an alternative.