Meet Wafa’a:
Wafa’a is a widow and a mother of four.
Wafa’a enrolled with Women for Women International in Iraq with a hope to develop vocational skills to help earn an income to enable her to send her children for education with the hopes of offering them a better life. Little did she know where it would lead her. Once enrolled in the program Wafa’’a developed not only an interest in candle making, but excelled at it, becoming the best candle maker in town!
Wafa’as interest to find a link into the local market was based on a desire for a sustained income. With the help of her children she began to search the internet to find suitable candle designs to help her base her candle marketing. Along with her research in design, Wafa’a sought out the best quality of wax and based on her research Wafa’a began to create candles in different colors creating a unique product in the local candle industry.
Today, Wafa’a is more active and optimistic than ever. Her goal in life is to expand her candle making business so she can further help her family. Never surrendering to sadness and fighting against failures, Wafa’a has continued prospering in the Iraqi candle making industry.
As Wafa’as success and skills in candle making continued to grow, so did her dreams. Her ultimate dream is to see her candles sold all over the world as her success in Iraq continues to grow.
After reading Wafa’as story I have worked closely with a friend at Women for Women International in the United Kingdom who reached out to the country director in Iraq. Together we have worked to begin importing Wafa’as candles into Europe, which we will be selling on behalf of Wafa’a.
As we work on the importation of Wafa’as candles I am excited to share that you can help make Wafa’as dream come true! The first order we have placed is for 100 candles, in a variety of sizes and colors which will be available upon arrival into Europe.
Stay tuned to find out when Wafa'as candles will be available for you too!
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