Operation Dig is in full motion now. I am amazed at how many people have stepped up to help with my crazy idea! It is really exciting. I’ll give you a little summary of the progress so far...
SYI Logo: Sarah Householder Surface has stepped up to design logos and media materials for Sumba Youth Initiative and Operation Dig.
Linsey Griffith has put together an esty cooperative to help raise funds for Operation Dig. If you have any items you would like to donate to the shop, please send an email to sumbayouthinitiative@gmail.com. Put “Etsy Donation” in the subject!
Tradisi pattern: The lace shawl I designed is now available through www.ravelry.com as a pdf download for $5. (If you are not on ravelry, but would like to purchase the pattern check out the link in the sidebar!) The shawl and the scarf pictured below (and in the pattern pdf) will be for sale in the Etsy shop in the coming days. The golden heather Tradisi shawl is priced at $150, and the oyster Tradisi beaded scarf is priced at $75.
Well Soup: Helen Sowards (aka SuperMom) has put together a dry soup mix that will also be available via Etsy soon. Mom describes it as “ a wonderful mix of rice, barley, lentils, and died split peas with a blend of onions, garlic, beef bouillon, and other seasonings. It will make an excellent gift for the holidays.
Our current fundraising total for Operation Dig is $760. My Sumbanese friend, Sandro, has spoken with the headmistress of the orphanage and they are excited by the prospects of their very own well. I have a crew on standby, ready to begin digging once the funding is in place. I am confident that this crew will do an excellent job and they are excited to have the work!
Please check out the site and its pages. Let me know if anything is amiss. As always, if you would like to contribute to the progress of this project or help make SYI a permanent organization, just leave a note in the comments or email sumbayouthinitiative@gmail.com. Be sure to let me know how you can help!
