Akello Susan lost both her parents when she was about 3 years old. She was raised up by her grandmother which was tough since her grandmother had many orphans to take care of. Her grandmother could not afford to pay for school, so Susan was forced to drop out. She remembers the extreme poverty that she grew up in- the only source of food was what they could till from the ground. Farming was difficult because Susan and her family were forced to relocate so many times during the war. Akello Susan is widowed with 6 children. Since joining KK Uganda, Susan can now buy clothes for her children. She looks forward to the future, where she can buy land and build a house for her family.
FAVORITE THING ABOUT NORTHERN UGANDA
“The beautiful thing about Northern Uganda is the peace and stability.”
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
“Digging is my most enjoyable activity.”
LOVE DEFINED
“Love is trust and truth.”
Previous Thank Yous
Gail
December 2, 2016
Thank you for your talent, the scarf I ordered is beautiful! My prayers are with you and your family.
Haley Lee Anne Thompson
December 21, 2015
Dear Akello Susan, thank you so much for my lovely hat that you knitted! I purchased the hat about 2 years ago, so I am sorry for the late thank you note. :) I really hope you and your children are doing wonderful and that God is blessing you each day. You and your family are in my prayers always. God bless you.
Sarah Pobre
December 28, 2013
I just wanted to thank you so very much for my beautiful hat! You have a beautiful story and are a beautiful woman! Thank you
Sara Fletcher
August 16, 2013
Hi Akello Susan! I bought a brown head band and I love it so much! You did such a great job! I am so happy that I was able to buy this .. Hand made from you! Thank you! I can't wait for winter to come.. So I can wear it every day!!
Sara :)
Jeanne Coughlin
June 2, 2013
Thank you so much for my hat ! I bought the cream colored Betty hat in a music store called Newbury Comics. I had to come back the next day because I did not have enough money to pay for it all at once. It is definitely a worthy cause, however. I aboslutely LOVE my hat ! I was planning on making my own hat, but this is better than what I could make. God Bless You ! I will wear it next winter. It fits a bit snug, but I can just pull it over my head, barely. I like it so much, I bought it anyway even though a bit snug. Good luck with your life in Uganda. I met a woman who emigrated from Uganda to the United States recently. I met her at a local bus stop.
Vanida Brion
May 7, 2013
Dear Akello Susan,
Thank you for my beautiful hat! I picked it up through Sevenly a couple of weeks ago and it is one of the loveliest hats I own. Every time I wear it, I think of you and send you my best thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Keep up the good work and know that you are LOVED!
Sincerely,
Vanida J. Brion
Joseph Wickliff
March 28, 2013
Dear Akello Susan,
I just received my olive green Waldo hat and truly love it! The most amazing thing is that it fits my great big head! I can tell you are very dedicated to your work and can feel the love you put into every stitch. We have more in common than just my new hat. I was raised by my grandmother who taught me to love to farm and plant as well. When I moved to Chicago, I made sure I had a yard where I could plant my own vegetables and flowers.
Thank you so very much for my warm new hat! I will think of you every time I wear it and will always look for you when I come back or more! I wish you only the very best for you and your family for many years to come.
Wickliff Joseph
Noemi Espadas
December 25, 2012
Dear Susan,
Thank you so much for making my beautiful headband I lied it. It couldn't have been better. I hope I can come across more products made from you.
-noemi
Suzanne Hall
December 1, 2012
Susan,
Thank you very much for the beautiful hat. The attention to detail is fantastic. I wish you good luck in your endeavors and will try to buy my next hat from you, if possible.
Best,
Suzanne
Kelsey
December 1, 2012
Dear Akello Susan,
Thank you so much for the hat that you made me. I absolutely love it! I hope to buy more hats of yours soon!
-Kelsey
Kathryn ricci
November 22, 2012
Hey Susan!
Thank you soo much for the beanie ! I absolutely love it! I'm going to look for your name and buy one for all my friends for Christmas! I love my new beanie and will think of you everytime I wear it! I wanna come visit Uganda! Someday soon hopefully! Thank you sooo much again !! Hope to see you soon in Uganda ! Happy thanksgiving! Hope you have a great holiday season with your beautiful children!
Annie Gobble
October 11, 2012
Susan,
Thank you so much for my beautiful hat. I wear it all the time and get so many compliments. It keeps me so warm. The paprika color is great and it is so well made! I'm so glad that you are a part of Krochet Kids Intl.
-Annie
Katie Moore
September 23, 2012
Thank you so much for my hat, I dont think I have ever loved a piece of clothing more. Knowing that someone took the time to make it with such care was amazing to me. I hope to see your name in the next hat I buy.
Take care,
Katie
The AoSA Project
July 26, 2012
Susan,
Thank you for making the hats. I love the colors! You are wonderful!
-Allie
Kaitlyn
April 22, 2012
Thank you for the beautiful hat. It's soft, warm, lovely, and altogether wonderful.
Krista Rotter
March 27, 2012
Dear Akello Susan,
Thanks so much for my wonder headband beanie. I love it so much. It will keep my head warm in the winter here in San Francisco, Ca. I love the color, the style its just beautiful. Cant wait to buy more, and see if your name is on it again! Thank you, thanks you, thank you, thank you, thank you...
Amanda C. Adkins
March 12, 2012
Thank you so much Ms. Susan! I have been waiting for days for my hat to come and I have been super excited to see who made it! I am so glad that I got to see your name. I love my hat. I love the color, the feel, the little ball at the top. Everything about it is perfect. Thanks again! I hope you go far in life. Again, thank you so much for making my hat!
Much care,
-Amanda Christine!
Amber Dobbins
February 21, 2012
Wow. After receiving my hat, I had to just stare at it for a moment. The quality is amazing and I can tell you really worked hard on this product. I am so thankful for you, this hat, and this organization. Thank you so much and keep up the great work!
Jimmy Kyle Rutland
February 16, 2012
Ms. Susan you did a great job on my beanie! I really am enjoying it, and I am enjoying knowing that you have a good job and an even better future ahead of you. Thank you so much for your craftsmanship. I pray nothing but the best for you!
-Kyle
Sarah Estep
February 10, 2012
I just received my hat in the mail yesterday, just in time for my New York trip to snowboard this weekend. It is absolutely amazing and I am so thankful for it, and also for you. You are an inspiring woman and I thank you.!!
Amy
February 8, 2012
Thank you so much for this beautiful hat. It's perfect. Beautiful and warm. I hope you are well. Thanks again!
Abby
January 13, 2012
Thank you so much for my wonderful purple beanie. I absolutely love it and wear it all the time. I appreciate your beautiful work and I hope you are well. Thanks again!
Brianna Fedynich
December 26, 2011
Dear Akello Susan,
My sister just gave me a hat you made and I couldn't have asked for a better gift. Thank you so much, it is beautiful. I cannot wait to wear it!
Brianna
Katie Day
November 29, 2011
Dear Susan,
Thank you for making my beautiful hat! I love it! It is cozy & warm & well-made - thank you so much! Today was the first day it was cold where I live & I got to wear it. It is just lovely!
Peace,
Katie
Lily Rangel
November 27, 2011
Just want to say thanks so much for making my hat. =) I love it!!! My second hat from KK & I couldn't be happier by this second choice. Thanks again & hope things are going great for you!!
Erin Ashley Quigley
November 20, 2011
Dear Susan, thank you so very much. I really love what you have designed on the beanie I just got today. I appreciate this so much. I love the idea that you can see who made what you purchased. Thank you so much again. c:
Erin
Susan Stewart
October 20, 2011
I love my beautiful golden Betty hat! Thank you so much for making it and bringing a smile to my face. (I can't wait to by more.) I was very happy to see your name is Susan because that happens to be my name too. Good luck and God bless!
Susan
Allyson Tjaden
October 10, 2011
Dear Akello Susan,
Thank you so much for my hat. It is so beautiful. I love the color and every little detail about it. Thanks to you, my head will be kept nice, and warm this winter. Next time I buy a beanie from Krochet kids, i will try and look for your name again.
Allyson