Patience, perseverance and prayers
Gaby Kamudu, Managing Director of Craft Aid in Mauritius, visited Traidcraft in July 2010 when he shared some thoughts about the relationship with Traidcraft, the importance of packing our sugar and the “three Ps” at the heart of Craft Aid’s work.

About Craft Aid's relationship with Traidcraft
“It is a long-term relationship. What we have learned and are still learning is very, very good. The very first container of sugar was ordered by Traidcraft. The very first organic cotton products were ordered by Traidcraft. The very first cards were ordered by Traidcraft. All these beginnings!

“You know we have today 220 people in total. Around 50 people are employed in packing sugar at Craft Aid.”

Oujesh Malgum Story
My name is Oujesh Malgum, I am deaf & dumb. I joined Craft Aid in 1988. Having started with the packaging of sugar in the sugar department, I am now responsible of gathering natural flowers and sorting of the dried flowers for the flower department.

I am so happy to be at Craft Aid for many reasons. One feels free, without having to undergo pressures. I have made many friends who have the same handicap like me, so we have a perfect understanding. I feel important to the society in spite of my handicap.

I earn my living just like normal people do and at the end of the month I give some money to my mum, hence my objective in life is to work, to make progress, earn as much money as possible, build a family and have many children, I know that at Craft Aid I can see my dreams come true.