Did you know that by representing Carry 117 through carrying a bag, wearing a t-shirt, or posting about Carry 117 on social media that you are a Carry 117 Ambassador?
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Behind a locked door. Piles of scraps. Dark. Unseen. Hidden. Forgotten.
That is what the first Carry 117 team was faced with when they got to the Carry 117 compound in Korah, Ethiopia last year. When asked what was behind the locked door, Henok, the CEO of Carry 117, tried to redirect everyone’s attention. He was hesitant to open the door to the storage room full of scraps, somewhat embarrassed by what the team would see if the door was opened.
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About a week after I got home from Ethiopia, I noticed the skin peeling off the inside of my palm. Calloused skin from using the leather punch was a reminder of the hard work that goes into making the products at Carry 117. It reminded me of a truth that I witnessed at Carry 117 - that working hard to make something brings dignity and empowerment.
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Coffee and I have been friends for a long time. I love the smell, I love the taste, and I love the warmth that a cozy mug brings my soul. Yet, I never anticipated that coffee would play a role in a significant moment during my recent trip to visit Carry 117. After hearing about Carry 117 for several years, God prompted me to take a leap and experience it firsthand in Korah, Ethiopia. I needed to SEE it for myself.
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