In 2025 I had the absolute privilege of spending 2 weeks volunteering at Tupendane Africa Foundation. I struggle to put into words the impact this experience had on me and the absolute awe I felt for every single woman I met, including the founder herself, Roslyn. The women of Tupendane are endlessly determined, creative and inspiring.

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Women are disadvantaged in every society, but particularly in developing countries. I believe that women deserve the same opportunity as men, the right to receive an education, the ability to be financially independent and the choice of what they want to do with their lives. 

Our crafty events have attracted the most amazing group of women who inspire me each week, just like the women at Tupendane. At Studio Eve, my main goal is to bring people together, inspire them to be creative and foster an environment where everyone feels like they are a part of something. I want my business, no matter how small or big, to contribute to making a difference, so it feels fitting to partner with Tupendane and give my community the chance to help change the lives of women and children on the other side of the world.

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All profits from the BYO Craft & Chat events will be going straight to the Tupendane Africa Foundation, to help end the poverty cycle for women and children in Arusha, Tanzania. The money we raise will be used to:

• Pay for women to be able to attend the classes at Tupendne, by covering the costs of education materials, educator wages and rent. 

• Pay for menstural education outreach and sanitary pads for girls.

• Pay for childcare of women in need, so they can find employment and become financially independent.