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Amazing entrepreneur in Cairo

Update #5 · Oct 3, 2011 · 3 comments

This is Um Wa'ils hand crafted scarf and small bag. And she has an amazing story.

A widow with 5 kids and a heart condition. But it hasn't stopped her having a kind loving heart and sharing the work she so obviously loves to do! She has put lots of thought and craftsmanship into her stuff it's incredible. 

I love this woman so much and I wanted to share her work with you all! If you want something like this let me know and I can pick it up for you, it's 10 Gineh (2 dollars) for the small pouch (fits a camera) and 50 Gineh for the hat and scarf combo (10 dollars) Let me know and I want to support her and share her work with my friends around the world! 

She started out crafting her goods from potato bags seperating the colors from the bag string by string before recombining them. Reusing material and making stuff with what's around her she's really got a true hacker attitude. She's an Iraqi refugee hacker in Egypt. And her story inspires me and I will be posting video of her soon so you can see her positive attitude and her clear artistic eye and love for creating! 

+BG!

Remeber, we post fairly regularly on twitter and facebook:

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twitter.com/maltman23

twitter.com/bilalghalib

facebook.com/gemsinitiative 

facebook.com/bilalghalib

http://www.facebook.com/maltman23

Hope to hear from you all soon! We've got so much media, and so litle time to share, I figured I'll write a quick post to reach out and tell you what we're doing. Oh! Also if anyone knows anyone in Alexandria, the meetup is up to 42 attendees, let's invite more! :: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=270716486284721&ref=ts

Thanks, with great appreciation and love

+Bilal Ghalib

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      Creator Rob Mills on October 5, 2011

      Awesome. Let me know when things are available and keep up the great work.

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      Creator Bilal Ghalib on October 5, 2011

      She has tons of different stuff. I think we're in the process of organizing a bulk order to take back to the states to distribute as prizes and to sell at stores. It wold be awesome if we could get her stuff in consignment shops around the country!

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      Creator Rob Mills on October 4, 2011

      My wife, who's a knitter/crafter herself, says her work is beautiful. Does she have a hat/scarf in blue or green available?

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  • Pledge $5 or more

    29 backers Limited (471 of 500 left)

    You'll get a sticker with the GEMSI bridge connecting you with other supporters. Wear it proudly! You'll also be featured as a supporter on GEMSI's website.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2011
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    85 backers Limited (15 of 100 left)

    You get the GEMSI Sticker, your name on the website and a t-shirt with the GEMSI bridge on it! It will be hand screened on Alternative Apparel (trust me, you'll like the fabric, it's kitten soft!). You'll appear on the little fast moving credits from the cinema - you know like a stunt man or something - for all the video content we will produce.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2011
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    21 backers Limited (179 of 200 left)

    Get the sticker and a CUSTOM hand printed GEMSI tee shirt printed by me, Bilal Ghalib on ultra soft and delightful Alternative Apparel TShirts! Add any text based message you want above the GEMSI bridge logo. For example: "Bilal Supports:" [insert GEMSI here] or "Makers Unite!" [insert GEMSI logo here]. Ps. This is an awesome chance for you to be creative and get a true one of a kind gift for a geeky friend.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2011
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    12 backers Limited (88 of 100 left)

    Get the sticker, the shirt and Mitch Altman's slightly subversive, and ultimately practical TV B Gone remote control. Turn off or on any TV anywhere. Ever been at a noisy restaurant and wished you could turn off the blaring tv?

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2011
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    3 backers Limited (17 of 20 left)

    Now this is amazing. Get an original hand painted scarf with a design of your choosing by Manal. Manal is one of the female artist and entrepreneurs who will be helping GEMSI by running fabric modification workshop! She's wonderful and talented! You'll also get the GEMSI shirt, and the sticker! Here's another tip for a great gift (check the delivery date ;).

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2011
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    0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)

    Not only will you receive the GEMSI sticker, shirt, and a TV-B-Gone you will help participate in the events as they unfold through 5 Skype conversations with the GEMSI team on the ground and access to our email and attuned attention. Do you love the project so much you wish you were a part of it? Well for the price of a plane ticket you can participate fully without having to deal with the TSA!

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2011