Oyella Santa Vicky was held captive and forced to do manual labor by the rebel forces for eight years during the war. Due to an injury sustained during that time, Santa was unable to find work following her escape. Becoming a beneficiary of KK Uganda has given Santa the opportunity to provide for herself and her family. She hopes to save her money to build a home and a better life for herself and her children.
DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE
“I hope to save all of my money and buy land so that I can build a house for my family.”
LOVE DEFINED
“Love is sharing everything you have with those around you.”
MESSAGE TO KK intl.
“I would like to thank the founders of KK intl. for the support they have provided in my life as a result of the crocheting project.”
Previous Thank Yous
Alexandra Watts
March 21, 2018
Thank you so much for your lovely work, you have made a beautiful hat I will cherish, and that will keep me warm in the winter after I have shaved my hair. Thank you for your work, and best wishes.
Deborah
January 3, 2018
Lovely hat Santa :) just lovely :)
Rebecca Ashcraft
January 1, 2018
Thank you, Oyella Santa Vicky! I gave Krochet Kids hats to my friends for Christmas this year, and the one you made is MARVELOUS! Soft and warm - perfect for the frigid winter we're having this year. I also loved reading your story. You are a strong and beautiful woman. Sending so much love!
Liz Mariotti
August 23, 2017
Dear Santa VIcky,
I just received your Abby hat and I can't believe how beautiful it is! You are extremely talented and I am so happy I found this website and that YOU made my hat. Thank you for sharing your gift:) Sending love and prayers from New Jersey
Beverly Mahony
July 11, 2017
Dear Santa Vicky,
Thank you so much for the beautiful floppy beach hat that you hand crafted. You are a very talented women and this hat is truly a piece of art. Wearing this hat has brung me much joy!! I will keep your family in my prayers. May God bless you and your family!!
Meg Wolfgram
April 5, 2017
Thank you so much for crafting this wonderful beanie! Green is my favorite color!
I will be thinking of you and praying for your family every time I wear it!
Much love,
Meg
Lisa Hague
January 27, 2017
Hi Oyella Santa Vicky!! I absolutely love, love, love my new beanie from KK International! It is so soft and warm and just perfect! I especially love that I was able to put a face with the name of the woman whose hands crafted my beanie. I am so thankful that you were able to escape from such awful conditions. I hope that your position with KK International continues to bless you and your family and you save the money needed to build a home! May you always remember that God loves you!! Tonight, I will say a prayer for you and your family!
Elizabeth Gates
December 27, 2016
Hello Oyella Santa Vicky!
My granddaughter received a hat you had made for Christmas this year. It fits perfectly!! We live in the state of Nevada in the USA.
We get really cold winters here. Today is only 27 degrees. Your hat is keeping my 5 1/5 year old daughter, Genevieve's, head so nice and warm. She loves the color too. It is a teal green/blue with white. She is so thankful for her new hat. Your efforts in making this hat for her is truly appreciated. The craftsmanship is beautifully done. I will share your story and picture so she will see whose loving hands made it for her. She will be lifting up prayers on your behalf to The Loving God.
May God bless you and embrace you and your family always.! Elizabeth
Christine Zeigler
December 18, 2016
Thank you so much for my beanie! It's super soft and warm. I can't wait to wear it this winter!! Your hard work is evident in every amazing stitch. If there is any way I can send a picture of me enjoying it, I would love to!
Sara Pifer
December 15, 2016
Dear Oyella Santa Vicky,
I want to thank you so much for the amazing beanie you made that I received this afternoon in the mail. Your work is amazing and I know that you probably have an even more amazing heart inside of you. I know the hands that made this beanie are so precious and so loved and so cherished because they are yours :)
Have a blessed holiday season,
Sara
Rachel Castellanos
December 13, 2016
Thank you for the beautiful hat! Sending you and your family love from Chicago.
Michelle Herrera
November 10, 2016
Thank you! I will proudly wear your beautiful work. May God continue to bless you.
Dan Hwang
August 15, 2016
Hi Santa Vicky!
I just ran into your beanie and I would like to thank for the awesome craftsmanship you have and it's so stylish. I picked it for my 3 year daughter. She will love it! I look forward to seeing more of your products! Thank you!
Sarah Aldridge
December 24, 2014
I just received one of the hats you've made for Christmas and I absolutely love it, you're extremely talented! I wish you the best of luck in saving up for a house, you're very inspirational.
Alie B
December 14, 2014
Hi Vicky,
I just bought a dark blue hat with a light blue, white and orange design and a dark blue pom-pom at the top. I love it! Thank you so much for making it! It is very impressive and you are clearly very talented!
Thank you so much!
Brittany K
October 11, 2014
Hi Vicky,
My name is Brittany. I'm 15 years old. Yesterday I was at the mall with a friend spending money I got for my birthday. When I saw the hat that you made, I was in love! I had to buy it, and I did. It's navy blue with a orange, light blue, and white design on it, and a navy blue pom-pom on top. It is absolutely beautiful! It's starting to get very cold where I live, and I can't wait to wear it. Thank you so much for making it. You are very, very talented. I wish I could make something like that! You are an amazing woman. I wish you luck in the future and hope you can build a house for your family!
With love,
Brittany
Ramin Shabestari
May 25, 2014
Hi Vicky,
I just bought one of the beanie hats you made. I spent the whole morning walking around the mall for something just like it. What i like about it is that its so soft and loose that it hangs back. Also the color (reddish brown) is so lovely.
Thank you for sharing your talent. You made my weekend.
Elisabeth
February 10, 2014
Hi Vicky,
My friend got me a cream-colored hat you made for my birthday. I LOOVE IT! It's so soft, and just the right size to fit over my bushy hair.
Thanks for putting your talents to work and making such beautiful things.
Laurie Sawyer
December 22, 2013
I received one of your hats for a Christmas gift and it is wonderful. I wore it this morning to keep my head warm as I shoveled the snow from my driveway. We received almost 10 inches of snow over night. It is beautiful but very inconvenient. We farm for a living so we will be very appreciative of the moisture when we plant crops in the spring.
Thank you so much. Merry Christmas to you and your family
Elizabeth Lamb
November 23, 2013
Thank you for the beautiful hat you made. My dear friend got it for me because I loved his so much! Continue doing wonderful work and god bless!
zoey bourgazas
September 4, 2013
I bought my hat made by you 3 years ago and I can't count how many of those days i've worn it! I almost left it behind when I was hiking in New Zealand but I turned around to run back and go get it. Thank you for the best hat ever!
Zoey
Derringer Tower
May 4, 2013
"I would love to go to your house tomorrow. Thank you for the peach hair bow. I would love to meet your children and play with toys together." love, Derringer June Tower (3 years old)
Kristen Staib
March 11, 2013
Santa Vicky, We love you, and we love Drake!! You are a beautiful, and you are amazing.
Many hugs from your sisters,
Kristen & Jenny
Pauline Ingraham
December 25, 2012
Thank you, Vicky, so very much for all the love you put into making my hat! This was a gift from my 19 year old daughter this morning. I love it! You and your family will be in my prayers! I wish you all the best, and now I will be sending the next gift from Krochet Kids! God bless you and keep you safe. You are beautiful Vicky!
Shelley Puffpaff
December 25, 2012
Thank u for the adorable and awesome hats. Have a blessed Christmas.
Holly Nicole
December 10, 2012
Hello Santa Vicky,
Thank you so very much for making my Betty hat! I was so excited waiting for this hat to arrive in the mail, and as soon as it did, I opened the package, put it on and fell in love with it! I don't want to take it off!!
I can't wait until tomorrow so I can wear it outside!
Thank you again for making this fabulous hat!
Much Love,
Holly Nicole
Amy Mascetta
November 30, 2012
My baby girl loves the hoot hat you made!! It looks so cute on her! I wish I could send you a picture of her in it! Thanks again and God bless!
Debbie Shelton
November 13, 2012
Thank you so much for making this wonderful hat. It is soooo soft and feels good on my bald head. I have breast cancer and have lost my hair. A co-worker purchased this for me and I greatly appreciated it. I love to wear it and it is beautiful. Thanks for all the hard work that goes into making this and may God Bless you for what you do.
Andrew Jernigan
August 2, 2012
I got my hat made by you in December, and I don't think there's been a night or day that I've not worn it. It's so comfortable and fits so well (loose), that I just don't take it off whether I'm out with friends or just in my room. The tag with your name on it really makes my hat feel special, and if I could, I'd let you make all the hats I get from here! Thank you so much!
AC Estacio
March 5, 2012
Vicky,
Thank you so much for creating this wonderful beanie! I just received it today and am very excited to show of your handiwork! You are such a talented woman and wish all the best for you! Once again than you very much for your time, effort, and hard-work you have put into making this beanie!
Best,
AC
Los Angeles, CA
Matt Hoffman
February 17, 2012
I just got this hat, and it is absolutely wonderful! Thank you so much for doing such a great job and allowing to help you as much as I can. My best wishes to you and your family! Take care and much love
Sarah Thomas
February 12, 2012
The hat you made is soft, warm, and pretty. I love it. My best wishes to yo an your family.
Brittany Arlington
January 17, 2012
I absolutely love the hat that you made! Thank you so much!! You are very talented and I am so honored to wear it. I hope you one day fulfill your dream of buying land and building a house for your family.
Best Wishes,
Brittany Arlington
Chloe mechan
January 3, 2012
Thank you so much for making my hat I love it. I wear it every day, its my favorite hat!!!
Desiree Himel
January 2, 2012
I received your handiwork for a Christmas present from my sister and the it is beautiful! There is finally cold weather here for me to enjoy here and I can't wait! Hope that you are one step closer to reaching your dreams!
Thank you from Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.A.
Hannah Benson
December 27, 2011
I recieved a new hat for Christmas. I love it so much!!! You are wonderful at what you do and i will never forget our gracious gift. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I enjoy the hat and it looks adorable!!!
Sincerely,
Hannah Benson
Amber Parlee
December 27, 2011
Santa Vicky,
Thank you very much for my sea blue Margot hat! My sister gave it to me as a Christmas gift, and I have worn it every time I have gone outside since! It is beautiful, and I wanted to be sure to send you many thanks for your gift. Keep reaching for your goals, and stay strong. I hope that you are able to build a home for you and your family very soon. You are a strong and beautiful woman, and thank you, again!
Love to you and your family,
Amber Parlee
Caitlin DeGrand
December 25, 2011
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I love the hat! As my head keeps warm from your hard work I will think of you and hope that you get closer to reaching your dreams! God bless you and your family! Your a wonderful woman! I'll wear your hat proudly!
Carrie
December 24, 2011
Thank you for the beautiful Hat! It was Christmas present from my grandmother and I love it.
Reanna Drane
December 12, 2011
Dear Santa,
I wanted to thank you and let you know how amazing my hodge podge hat is! It is so unbelievably comfy! You will be in my thoughts and prayers, not only when I wear the hat but always.
Love always, Reanna
Kristin Parlee
December 5, 2011
Dear Santa Vicky, my purchase was delivered on a day when I was feeling down... But it immediately put a smile on my face, so thank you for that smile! God bless you for pushing through your struggles!! You are a true inspiration! I would like to thank you for the beautiful Margot hat in sea blue that I bought for my sister as a Christmas present. It is absolutely wonderful and I know she will cherish and adore it! Good luck with all your endeavors in the future! I know you can do it! I will be praying for you and your family! Much love! :)
Kristin Parlee
Rockford, Illinois, USA
Katie Grant
December 3, 2011
Santa Vicky, thank you so very much for making my wonderful hat! It is going to be one of my christmas presents and I couldn't ask for a better gift! I will be praying for you and your family and I know you will reach your dream. Thank you so much again, you are so special.
Love,
Katie
Lauren Anderson
December 2, 2011
I really love my new red Betty hat. It is made so beautifully! I hope you and your family are doing well. Im so happy that i can help you to get a little closer to getting you that land and your house.
Thank you and much love! <3
Brittany Sasson
November 21, 2011
Santa Vicky, thank you so much for hand-crafting my classic black beanie. The quality is impeccable! I am so happy to support such a great project, and I hope you are able to build a house for your family very soon. You're in my thoughts and prayers every day I wear my hat. Thank you.
Crystal Lee Eyler
November 8, 2011
Thank-you so much for making this hat ! I think you and your story are wonderful and what you are doing for you and your family is wonderful. I hope the best for you and your work is greatly appreciated !
You have my thoughts and prayers. ♥
Much Love,
Crystal
Nate Amato
November 7, 2011
I would just like to thank you for a well crafted 5207.5 Pierre beanie that will keep my skull warm this winter. I hope the best for you and yours. Once again thank you for the beanie.
Sincerely,
Nate
Ashlee MacRae
November 7, 2011
Thank you so much for my beautiful winter hat! It came in at just the right time, as we just had our first snow fall here in Massachusetts! Your hard work is greatly appreciated! Thanks Santa and lots of love to you and your family! :) Ashlee
Melissa Mac Allister
October 26, 2011
Thank you thank you thank you, your spirit is bright n your love is never ending. Your hat - the Bella - that you made me has put a smile on my face. God bless you and may all your dreams come true. Much Love XOXO Melissa Ann :)
Dan G.
October 26, 2011
I love my new 5207.5! It's quickly becoming my favorite hat and I get a ton of compliments!
Good luck and God bless!
Rachel G.
October 22, 2011
Thank you for the beautiful, soft, and warm hat. The crocheting is lovely. I will wear it every day this winter in New Jersey, USA.
Tina Huynh
October 12, 2011
Greeting from Dallas, TX Vicky! Today I received the sea Blue Thomas hat! I LOVE the tassels! You are a beautiful talented woman and may all your dreams come true! I will think of you every time I wear my hat.
Erika Pyne
October 11, 2011
thank you so much, I love my hat and I will think of you with happiness and love whenever I wear it!
Crystal Pajak
October 10, 2011
Thank you so much for my hat! I love it! I wish you nothing but happiness and I hope that all your prayers are answered. Thinking of you in Massachusetts, USA.
Maya
October 8, 2011
Thank you so much! I have the blue beanie and it is absolutely gorgeous!! <3
Martha J Jaynes
October 3, 2011
Thank You so much for my new hat! For the first time in a long time I am begging for cold weather so I can wear it everyday. Your story is so inspiring. I will hold your image in my heart as I wear your hat on my head. Many prayers for a beautiful future!
sydney blanco
September 28, 2011
hi vicky i love the pick hat u made its adorable i wear it everywhere! thank you so much for it <3 i will have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers :) you're amazing and beautiful!
Amber Haupt
September 23, 2011
I love my hat and for once I can't wait for winter so that I am able to show it off. Every time I wear my new hat I will be saying a prayer for you and your family. I pray that God's abundant blessings will be with you and your family!! Thanks again!
Rachel Hinton
September 22, 2011
I love my new hat!! Thank you and good luck with everything that comes your way. You're beautiful.
Keith V
September 22, 2011
Thanks so much for the hat I love it! You are truly amazing!
Karol Hassani
September 21, 2011
Hi Santa. I LOVE my new hat! It is beautiful, and so comfortable. :) I was not looking forward to cold weather here in Illinois, but now that I have my new hat, I am actually excited for it to get cold so I can wear it!! My prayers are with you and your family. I know with God's help you will be able to build a lovely new home for you and your children. Love you!!
Erika Neumayer
September 21, 2011
My new Betty Hat is beautiful and now that its fall I'm going to rock it all the time! Thank you!
Tara Bergeron,
September 2, 2011
Thank you so much. May God go with you as you fulfill your dreams of educationg yourself and your children.
Miranda Arnold
August 14, 2011
I wish could thank you in person.
Miranda Arnold
August 14, 2011
You Rock I Love My Malibu Styled The Barney Hat YOU ROCK THANKS GOD BLESS YOU.
Carissa Strong
July 12, 2011
I'm super excited to have such a cool,blue beanie to wear this winter. I needed something warm for moving back up to Washington from California. Not only do I love how soft it feels but I can feel the love and warmth that your hands have put into this hat. You're beautiful,my sister and your work is appreciated. I'm praying for you and your family. I love you and I know you know the Lord does too. I'll make sure to give you a hug when I see you, which will be in His kingdom. Once again,thank you!
Michelle N. Reardon
May 4, 2011
Wow Wow Wow...I selected your Waldo style hat at the Gala tonight in Spokane. I love it. I am actually tearing up right now, my sister and I have always had a heart for service and felt God has called us to partake in sustainable missions and the event tonight and reading your story was just the motivation we need. I hope that my business management degree will give me the edge to create my own organization and help change the lives of women like you and many others. I will share your story with anyone who will listen, I hope your life is blessed and full of joy! Every time I put on my hat I will say a little prayer for you and your family.
Vicki Yang
December 9, 2010
Thank you so much for your beautiful creation! I was at a Christmas event tonight and my name is Vicki and out of all the hats I picked it was yours. :) It was a pleasant surprise to see that we share the same name. I hope you'll be able to achieve your goal of building a house for your family and I absolutely agree that Love is definitely sharing everything you have with those around you.
Ashley Satter
November 26, 2010
Thank you so much for your hard work crocheting my hat! I love the salmon color and it's been keeping me very warm here in Washington! You are a beautiful woman, creating beautiful things, and you will be rewarded beautifully! Good luck to you and your family!
Momma Cher Zimmer
October 19, 2010
My husband, Poppa Doug, LOVES the dark grey hat - the Waldo style, he loves this new style very much, he will ear it often & think of you, blessings, jesus loves you & so do we !!