After her mother died and her uncle could no longer afford to pay for school, Lillian dropped out of school, married off and went to work in a factory. As a beneficiary of KK Uganda, her life has changed drastically. She can now afford a house rent and medical bills. She has also been able to save money so that, in the future, she can buy land for her family.
DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE
“I plan to pay fees for my daughter to enable her study to the highest level. I also plan to buy a plot of land to put up a two-roomed house for us.”
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
“I have been a choir member and I enjoy singing in church. Now I also enjoy crocheting.”
LOVE DEFINED
“Love means caring for others as you would have others care for you. Love is also sharing and feeling for others.”
MESSAGE TO KK intl.
“I pray that God empowers the founders of KK intl. and that they continue to bless everyone who is making crocheting beneficial to the disadvantaged people.”
Previous Thank Yous
Amy Lanners
February 1, 2021
Dear Akwero Lillian,
You made a darling blue "Hoot" hat I bought a while ago. The owl has huge white eyes. The hat is perfect! I can't wait to give it to someone special. Thank you! Keep earning and saving for your business, land and house and getting your precious kid(s) through school! Thank you for taking time to tell your story. You are amazing! Warmly, Amy
Adrienne Thompson
October 4, 2019
Hello! I bought a hat you made a couple years ago and just now saw the tag inside to thank you. With the weather getting cooler wear i live I love wearing your warm, gold colored, knitted hat. Thank you for taking the time to make something I enjoy so much! God bless you.
peter
August 6, 2018
love you hat
Aimée Arnold
April 4, 2016
I had a scarf you made as a Christmas gift from my mother and loved it everyday since, wearing it often! It is beautiful! Thank you very much Lillian
-Aimée
Gini Browsh
January 10, 2016
Hi Lillian,
I received a hat and an "infinity" scarf made by you as a Christmas present. Today is the first snow of the season. I live in Ohio where we have very cold winters! I will feel warm and cozy in my hat and scarf going out into the snow. I appreciate the work you put into krocheting these items as I have krocheted in the past. It's a satisfying, but time consuming skill. I love how heavy and solid the scarf and hat are.
I hope you continue with your love of singing and participating in your choir. Music is a wonderful way of embracing life.
Thank you and Happy New Year.
Gini Browsh
Samantha Stevens
December 23, 2014
Sweet Lillian,
My besets friend just gave me one of your hats for Christmas and I absolutely adore it! You make beautiful things (:
Sending Christmas hugs to you and your daughter this year! Thanks for keeping my head warm!
Blessings, Sam
Suzanne Town
February 11, 2014
I am very late in writing this thank you! My apologies! I received my lovely hat 2 Christmas' ago, I wear it almost every day in the winter. Just wanted to you let you know your work is amazing and I am enjoying it very much!
Lisa Christensen
January 4, 2014
Hello! Thank you so much for making the beautiful Margot Jr hat! We live in California and our daughter was adopted from Ethiopia. She is 4 years old and received the hat as a gift for Christmas. We were very happy to receive such a special gift. We just want to say HELLO from across the globe and wish you much love and happiness!
Christina & Andrew
December 28, 2013
Dear Lillian,
Thank you for making such a beautiful hat. My sister gifted it to my seven year old son. It is so soft and simply lovely. Thank you for putting so much love into what you create. We hope you get the things you wish for. We will think of you each time We see the hat.
In peace,
Christina & Rew
randall kennedy
December 6, 2013
i was gifted a hat made by you - it is wonderful and i thank you so much. all my best to you and yours
Kayleigh Stenstrom
November 19, 2013
Thank you for my hat, I bought it whilst a way in Washington, USA. But I am back in the UK now, the weather has got very cold recently so the hat has come very useful. I wish you all the best and a fulfilled future. So lovely to have heard about the person who made my hat.
Bryan Lovenburg
November 18, 2013
Thank you so much for the beanie you knitted. Wish you the best and look forward to purchasing more of your great work, god bless!
Susan Lotz
July 24, 2013
Akwero, Thank you so much for the beautiful work you did crocheting my head band. I am blessed to be able to remember you each time I wear it. I am praying that God provides the fees for your daughter's schooling and for you to purchase land for your home. I have visited Uganda several times (Kapelebyong district) and love your beautiful country. May God bless you and your daughter richly!
Susan Lotz (Ilotu)
MK Daniels
April 8, 2013
Love love love from around the world in Santa Monica, CA, USA. My gold Betty beanie is magnificent! Thank you and may you feel the blessings of the Divine always!! ♥
K Lomax
February 26, 2013
Thank You for my shoes. I brought the Vans Shoes-KK. I have loved them from the moment I laid eyes on the. It makes me even happier to know that my purchase is helping you and your family. I’m Looking forward to buying more products in the future. Keep up the great work :)
Merissa Nares
December 19, 2012
Thank you so much for my new black beanie, I cant wait to wear it! Hope you have a good Holiday and best of luck to you and your future! :o)
Lahaina A.
June 20, 2012
Thank you so much for the bowtie you crocheted! I am giving it to my brother as a gift.You did an amazing job. Hope to buy more of your things!
Scott Bryant
December 30, 2011
Akwero,
Thank you for making the beautiful hat that I just received as a gift. I can tell that this hat was made with such care. Thank you for your involvement and contributions to such an amazing organization! Best of luck with your future accomplishments. All the best and God Bless.
Scott
Sadie
December 27, 2011
I received the bella hat for Christmas this year and just absolutely love it! I have been wanting it for a while, so it made a great Christmas present from my mom. It is such a beautiful color and incredibly soft! Thank you so much for the hard work and love you put into this hat, I really appreciate it. I wish you the best of luck with accomplishing your dreams and goals for you and your family. I strongly believe your hard work will bring you a bright and successful future. Thank you so much Lillian! :)
Erin Stottlemyer
December 25, 2011
I have been wearing my hat all day, I received it for Christmas this morning! It was my favorite gift. It is beautifully made!!! Thank you for blessing others with your talent. May God bless you and your daughter!
Merry Christmas,
-Erin
Courtney Young
December 25, 2011
When I first heard about this project, I knew that I would never buy another hat or scarf from anywhere else again. I am proud to wear something that was made with such love and care by a woman that I will never meet but whose life I can help change. Bless you and your family Lillian.
-Courtney (Savannah, GA)
Corey Selby
November 30, 2011
well, it was about time for a new beanie, so I went shopping for one. Looking on the racks of tons of popular brands, I came across this one and instantly fell in love with it. I asked the store worker about it and he told me the story, and I bought. Money well spent(: Thank you Lillian.
-Corey