Aparkwot Janet

Uganda |Crocheter
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Coming from a poor family with eleven other siblings, Janet did not have an easy upbringing. The constant lack of resources and education took a toll on Janet, but her strength was enduring. Today she is learning skills and providing for herself and her family. With the income she is earns through KNOWN SUPPLY, Janet is able to put two of her younger siblings through school, as well as purchase three goats!

DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE
“My future dream is to save money and buy more livestock, preferably cattle. I also want to start selling dry fish, and pay for my children and three dependents to attend school.”

FAVORITE THING ABOUT NORTHERN UGANDA
“My most enjoyable activity is farming, I grew up doing it. I love that the climate in Northern Uganda is very conducive and the soils are fertile for crop production.”

MESSAGE TO KNOWN SUPPLY
“Thanks you for employing me. The skills I learn here keep me occupied and brings in money for my family.”


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Previous Thank Yous

Abby

February 15, 2018

Hi Aporkwot Janet! I received a hat that you made for Christmas this year and it is so beautiful! Thank you very much. You have great crocheting skills. I wish you lots of good luck for the future!

Rachel

December 23, 2017

Thank you so much for the beautiful scarf. My Grandma loves it. We pray you will continue to rise above and thrive. Your courage and strength is inspiring.

Aaron Gabrielse

December 16, 2016

Apakrwot Janet,

Thank you so much for my beautiful hat! It's perfect and every time I wear I'll pray for you and your journey. I can't help but feel a special connection to you every time I put my hat on. Thanks again and God bless! Love you.

Aaron Gabrielse

Kelsey Keech-Sosna

August 17, 2016

Thanks for all your hard work. Keep it up!

May all your dreams come true,
Crystal :)

Dorothy

January 20, 2016

That's a skillful answer to a dicuffilt question

Ayessa Mae Oasan

January 26, 2015

Dear Apakrwot Janet,

I've just recieved the hat you have crocheted! It's very beautiful and warm - thank you so much!! I will make sure your story is heard. I wish you the very best of luck in fulfilling your dreams for you and your family! ♥

Ellen Gobert

January 14, 2015

Hi there Apakrwot Janet!
I am a student in Indiana and received my hat that you made me today in the mail! It is so beautiful and it fits me perfectly! Thank you so much and I pray God blesses you and your family! Love, Ellen

Cara Koppel

January 7, 2015

Hi APAKRWOT JANET,

Last night I was buying some groceries in Los Angeles, California United States and had not planned to buy a hat, but suddenly I saw a beautiful hat that I just loved (Bella Hat). It made it even more special to learn that it was made by a company helping people. You did a beautiful job making it and I will think of you every time I wear it. Thank you so very much and I wish you and your family the best of luck and many blessings for your future.

Love,

Cara

leslie gonzalez

December 10, 2014

Hi Apakrwot,
I bought the Lilly and it's so soft! I love the burgundy color and fits perfect! it was hard to read your name on the tag but I was determined to find you to thank you!

Adrian Cato

November 25, 2014

Thank you so much for my beautiful hat. I am sure that it will keep me warm as the weather becomes cooler in the coming months!

Melina Caron

October 10, 2014

I purchased my hat yesterday in Boston, Massachusetts. I absolutely love it! You did an amazing job and the color is beautiful. I think it's wonderful that you can look up who made the item.

Thank you so much!!!!!!
Melina from NH

Cat

September 8, 2014

I bought a hat a few months ago for school and it definitely does its job. I get so many compliments when I wear it and I use the time to tell people about KKi and the wonderful person who made my hat. Thank you so much. Best wishes and many blessings to you and your family.

Dayla

August 24, 2014

Thank you for what you do. Apakrwot you are a beautiful young women. I pray for you and your family.

Stephen Bergeron

April 23, 2014

I collect bow ties Nd the KKI story made me smile. Please keep up the good work. Best of luck in the future.

Darcy De Jong

March 10, 2014

Janet,

Thankyou so much for my lovely hat! I love it so much and by far my favorite accessory! I wear it to school in winter so my head can keep warm while i wait for my bus.

Hope you can make your dream come true!!!

ed keith

February 24, 2014

I love my new hat! I wear it to work everyday. Keep up the good work! I will be buying more KK products in the future. All the best to you and your family! You have gone through so many struggles for someone so young. I will be thinking of you now when I wear my hat! Take care!!

Geri

February 7, 2014

Thank you so much Janet for your beautiful work! I love my Bella so much! I wear it often and tell everyone about the beautiful strong lady that made it! Your a true inspiration! Sending lots of love and prayers to you and your sweet family!! Best Wishes

Samantha LeBeau

December 28, 2013

Hello Janet,

I want to thank you for the beautiful hat you created. I received it as a gift from my boyfriend and It has been keeping my head warm here in snowy New York. I loved learning about your story. I am a school teacher myself and it makes me happy that you value education and are helping others receive it.

Thank you.

Sam

Chris Bartos

December 15, 2013

Thank you very much for my hat. You did an absolutely amazing job with it. It looks great and it's really warm. I'll be wearing it throughout the winter here in Ohio. Take care!

Chris from Ohio, USA

Rachel Colitz

December 6, 2013

Thank you so so much for my beautiful beanie. YOU and your story are such a blessing from the Lord and I am praying for you, your siblings and your children. Sending many blessings from America, and hope you know how much this means to me. Lots of love.

Lindsey Twigg

September 29, 2013

I bought a 'Jane' headband in Midnight Navy at a Christian music festival this year, and I absolutely love it! I wear it with everything and have received many compliments on it (I tell them a woman named Janet made it and that she lives in Uganda). Thank you so much. I feel very privileged to know exactly who made this, and I appreciate it all the more. God bless you abundantly, and may he grant you the desires of your heart!

Amanda Arduengo

September 3, 2013

The hat is beautifully made and brings me a lot of joy to wear:) I wish you and your family the best of luck and I hope your dreams come true

Amanda Arduengo

September 3, 2013

The hat is made beautifully and it brings me such joy to wear!. I hope your dreams come true and I wish your family the best of luck Thanks so much:)

Tigger Schexnayder

July 17, 2013

I live in Houston , Texas and bought one of your bow ties. It is green/white and so CUTE!!! I wear it all the time and get compliments. Anyway, the main reason I bought it was because I heard the story behind the artist (you) and am so appreciative of what you and all the beautiful women of Uganda create. I understand the hardships but also know that you have a beautiful culture. Keep up the wonderful work and will always think of you when I wear my bow tie :).
Love,
Tigger

Sarah Keplinger

February 9, 2013

Thank you so much for my beautiful hat! It's so warm and comfortable I wear it everywhere! Best of luck to you and your family, I hope you find your dreams and accomplish your goals. Much love!

Doa

January 21, 2013

Apak Rwot, thank you for making this beautiful brown bag. I love the blue inside. My friend gave this to me as a birthday present, and it's the best one I've gotten. It's more than a bag that I'll carry with me, it's your inspirational story and your strength. I'll keep you, your family and your dreams in my prayers.

Janelle

January 18, 2013

Thank you so much! I wore my head wrap for the first time in a snowball fight. I love that we get to bless each other.

Lindsay Gasper

January 9, 2013

Thank you so much Janet for my wonderful hat. It's awesome colors and so warm. Thank you for what you do and putting a smile in face everytime I look at my hat. God bless you and your family.

Lyle W. Van Outer

December 25, 2012

I love my new hat! Beautifully done! It will keep me warm through the winter. Thank you.
Blessings to you and your family and may the future for all of us be ever brighter.
May you personally have so many cattle and dried fish you have to give them away. :o

Stephanie Nguyen

November 1, 2012

Thank you Ms. Apakrwot for my beautiful infinity scarf (The Abigail). I'll think and pray for you every time I wear it that you and your family stay safe, your farm animals be healthy and your harvest be great!

Madison McCormick

September 23, 2012

Thank you so much for my hat! I pray that all your dreams come true.

Bethany Ace

July 31, 2012

Thank you so much for making my awesome little bag. I love it. Many blessings for you and your family.

gill

July 21, 2012

I just received my aqua green margot and I love it! It's too hot to wear a hat where I live right now, but I cannot wait to wear it when it gets cooler in the fall. Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication, the hat is beautiful and I wish you the best!
-gill

Mere Bear

March 12, 2012

Thank you so much for my hat! I love it, and I almost never take it off! Good luck with all of your dreams, and lots of blessings!

Samantha Zellner

February 29, 2012

Thank you so much for the beautiful hat you have made! Every time I wear it I will think of you and your family. Your story is amazing and inspiring and I hope you achieve all your hopes and dreams because you desire them!
Best wishes,
Samantha

Darlene Velasquez

February 8, 2012

Thank you for the hat ! It's beautiful, I wear it all the time :) I wish you and your family the best of luck!
- darlene

Cj

January 7, 2012

I just wanted to say thank you for making my hat. I absolutely love it! Your story is amazing and i wish you all the best. :)

Aida Ortega

January 5, 2012

Hi thanks so much for my hat I got it for Xmas. I got really excited when I found out where it came from and who made it. I been trying to find this website since I saw the bing commercial. Thanks do much for making this beautiful hat I love it and I'm inspired by your story. Keep found what you're doing.

Anna Bennington

December 28, 2011

I just wanted to say I love my hat! Your story is amazing and I hope that your dreams come true. I appreciate all the work you do, and I think you are a beautiful person for surviving what you have and vein so strong. Thank you.

-Anna

Bianca Maibauer

December 28, 2011

Thank you Apakrwot Janet for making my KKI hat. I love it and it keeps me very warm in the snow. I am so happy to know that I was able to help you acheive your dreams and I hope that you and your siblings are doing well. Thank you again :)

MELISSA GARCIA

December 23, 2011

Thank you so much i love my new hat .im so happy im helping someone eles .i cant wait to buy more i hope all your goals and dreams come true just keep your head up and look towards the future .
thank you so much
melissa garcia

Julia G

December 22, 2011

Thank you for the nice. I hope you achieve your goals in the future. Believe in yourself and good luck! :)

Rachel Przenioslo

November 25, 2011

I just purchased my hat made by you Apakrwot Janet. Thank you so much for making it and I was very glad to help out by making this purchase. I hope i can continue to help you and others that are in need. Hope everything is going well for you. Thank you so much. Rachel Przenioslo

Stacy Sheard

November 19, 2011

Janet, I just purchased my new purple Hodge Podge hat today. Its getting cold here in Pennsylvania and I expect it will be my favorite thing to wear! It was inspiring to read about you and see your photo! It's great to see the ladies in Uganda prosper, and touch people around the world as you do it!
Much love and luck in all your endeavors,
Stacy Sheard

Mercedez Linke

November 1, 2011

I just wanted to thank you for the "Toob" I recieved in the mail today. I absolutely love it. You're an inspiration to so many people, you inspire me. You make a difference in the world. I hope all of your dreams come true, and wish you the best of luck in your future.

Thank you Apakrwot Janet,
Mercedez

Diep Ngoc Nguyen

October 10, 2011

I just got the Beluga color Betty hat today! I love it!
Your story is inspirational and you are a very strong woman!
Thank you so much for making the hat and goodluck to you and your family!