July Mamani

"Always... always.... always

find a reason to laugh"

Hello friends!

My name is July, and I'm 21 years old. I recently had the joy of becoming a mom. My daughter is seven months old and she means the world to me.

Being a single mother is not easy, but I am very lucky to have my mum who helps me out. Unfortunately, soon after I had my baby I was diagnosed with HIV. It has not been easy for me to accept this, but I do my best to stay strong.

My dream is to become an engineer and support my mum and daughter. Even though I have not been knitting for long, I'm proud of my quick progress and do this with all my heart (my mom helps me too!).

I want to deeply thank everyone at the beyond Beanie community for your support.

Love from Bolivia,

July

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ABOUT US

beyondBeanie is a social fashion brand that empowers artisans and helps children in need in Bolivia.

Your purchases support the work of 20+ talented artisans from La Paz and Cochabamba who personally hand-sign each and every one of their creations and whom you can meet and greet at our website.

Furthermore, every item sold gives back to help children in need. Example: 1 beanie = 5 meals, 1 bracelet = 1 dental care, 1 bag = 1 set of school supplies.