Due to financial problems and the insecurity in the region, Kevin had no choice but to drop out of school. Although her and her family were not abducted or killed during the war, they had been forced to move into an internally displaced person’s camp where her and her family had become dependent on government aid organizations for their basic necessities. When asked how KK Uganda had impacted her life, Kevin burst out in tears of joy and said, “There is a great change in my life that I can’t explain.”
DREAMS FOR FUTURE
“I plan to build in my ancestral land, educate my children and also raise animals.”
FAVORITE THING ABOUT NORTHERN UGANDA
“The prevailing peace in the region has brought a lot of joy in my life. There is no more hiding in the bush and the people can now move freely to villages. It has also brought a lot of development.”
WHAT MAKES CROCHETING ENJOYABLE
“Crocheting has greatly helped me to forget my husband’s death. Besides, it has provided me with an employment opportunity that has drastically improved my income.”
Previous Thank Yous
Gail S. Parker
December 16, 2019
Thank you my new friend Apiyo your head band is very unique, I love it so much I pray for you and your family for grace and mercy..
Bronte
December 3, 2019
Thank you, Apiyo!
Danni Newlands
August 11, 2019
Thank you so much for my beautiful hat! You're so talented! I wish you all the happiness in the world ♥
Emma Thomas
January 20, 2019
Hi my name's Emma and I'm from California. Thank you for your hard work. I hope that your dreams to educate your kids and build comes true. My dream is continue my education and follow my passion for art and I hope your children get a good education because everyone deserves that. I hope your day goes well<3
Tinslee
November 22, 2018
I am seven years old. Thank you for making my hat! I love it because it's comfortable.
Eli Olive
July 10, 2018
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH THANK YOU FOR MY HAT
Nicole
February 15, 2018
I love my hat!! So do all of my friends ! Wishing you a happy day :)
Andy Miller
January 8, 2017
I love the hat! I wear it all the time. Really cold here now. Haha. Thank you so much!
Peace and love
Boris London
August 16, 2016
Hey Kevin,
Thank you so much for your wonderful hat. I wish you all of luck in achieving your goals.
LeCarey Mitchell III
January 28, 2016
Apiyo, you are an inspiration and a testament to perseverance in this world! I love the hat that you made me and will cherish it for the rest of my life. Thank you!
Deanfshepherd@aol.com
January 17, 2016
Hello from Columbus Ohio, USA!!! It is 13° F and my gorgeous handmade hat is keeping me warm. This is the fanciest hat I own and I thank you Apiyo for your lovely craft. Hope you are doing well in Uganda. Peace and love. Xoxo. - Dean.
Matt Sliepka
December 28, 2015
Hi!
I got my beanie as a gift and it's the nicest hat I own! It's super thick and great for cold Chicago weather! Thanks for working to make great things. You are a blessing!
Travis Laudeman
December 2, 2015
Hi Apiyo!
I just received my beautiful hat, thank you so much! I live in Portland, Maine and can't wait to start using it! I wish you all the best, thank you again!
-Travis
Keely Ronnevik
October 26, 2015
Thank you so much for creating my beautiful hat! I live in Minnesota and it is perfect for our cold climate! I absolutely love it and I am so thankful for you!
Krista Newbigging
March 11, 2015
Thank you, Apiyo!
My name is Krista, and I live on the west coast of Canada. My sister bought one of your scarves and gave it to me for Christmas. I wear it all the time! It is the perfect size to wear with every outfit and it is nice and thick to keep me warm in our winter weather here in Canada. I also like to crochet, but I have never been able to make anything as nice as you made this scarf!
I wish you happiness always.
Sincerely,
Krista Newbigging
Kristy Morrison
March 6, 2015
Thank you for knitting the beautiful hat that I received for Christmas. I love it! You and your family are in our prayers!
We currently have friends serving as missionaries in Jinja, Uganda, so your location is close to our hearts. May you be blessed!
Francisco
December 3, 2014
Hi apiyo
Thank you for my new beautiful headband You are awesome
I'll use it all the time
Kate Gasaway
November 26, 2014
Hello Apiyo!
Thank you for my beautiful hat! I actually didn't buy this product knowing about the organization behind it - I just thought it was a great hat. Finding your name inside makes it so much more meaningful to me. I'm definitely going to recommend the group you work with to my friends. The craftsmanship is really wonderful - I can't wait to wear it!
Thanks,
-Kate
Beth Shelton
November 7, 2014
Today I bought my first Krochet Kids product which was made by you. It is a beautiful Juliet ear warmer and I am so excited to wear it as the weather here in Kansas is turning cold next week. I think we may even get snow. ❄️⛄️
I enjoyed reading about you and am happy to learn that things are improving. You have a wonderful smile and I hope you have more and more things to smile about in the near future!
Shannon Byers
February 7, 2014
Thank you Apiyo Kevin for my beautiful hat! I LOVE IT! It's so soft and warm! We are having a winter of below freezing temperatures here in Ohio, so it is going to be put to good use. God Bless you and your family! I hope to order many more KKI Items in the future.
Amanda Porcelli
December 16, 2013
Hello beautiful Apiyo!
I just wanted to let you know that you did an amazing job on my teal green "Edith". It keeps my ears super warm in the cold winter here in my home of Cleveland Ohio, USA. I am so happy I got to support you and I love the work you did for me. Never let go of your dreams,
Thank you! :) -Amanda
Kim
November 7, 2013
Apiyo Kevin, thank you for the love and effort you put into my hat. I absolutely love it! It fits perfectly and I am going to wear it every day in winter, I think! I read about your life and you are so inspiring. I wish you every success in the future and hope all your dreams and aspirations come true. All the best, Kim.
Rhiannon Decker
September 20, 2013
Dear Apiyo,
Thank you for making the coolest, awesome-est, beautiful hat I have ever bought. It's a plum slouchy beanie, since it's autumn here I wear it non-stop! You truly are a talented person and deserve nothing but happiness. ^_^ I'm happy knowing that there are still wonderful people in this world. I wish nothing but love and happiness to you and your whole family. <3 Thank you for making me feel like a beautiful person when wearing this hat!
Lauren Lyford
September 12, 2013
Dear Kevin,
I want to thank you so much for my beautiful hat. I want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers and I wish nothing but the best for you! I will especially be thinking about what a strong and wonderful woman you are when I wear my hat! I hope that with this help you are able to accomplish your dream.
Thank you and much love.
Meghan
July 21, 2013
Dear Apiyo,
Thank you so much for the beautiful headband! You are an incredibly talented, strong, brave, and gorgeous woman, and I pray that God blesses you and your family!
Whitney Presswood
June 22, 2013
Thank you for my headband. I love it so much. I wear it almost everyday. Thank you for much for what you do. God bless you.
Bruno Goncalves
February 5, 2013
Greetings Apiyo Kevin,
Its winter here on the east coast (East Providence Rhode Island, USA) very cold here I want to say thank you for keeping this bald head of mine warm. Your craftsmanship is second to none I am very pleased and will continue to buy other products. I wish you luck and prosperity and I know you will accomplish your goals due to your hard work faith and perseverance. Blessings to you your family and friends
One Love, One World, One People
Bruno
PS: Thank You too KKI.org continue the work you do; Invest in the love of people and humanity & you'll always be rewarded tenfold
Erica Delmore
January 1, 2013
You are a gifted and strong woman. Thank you so much for your work. I have loved this hat for some time and I finally purchased it yesterday. It is my second hat made from one of the ladies in this program. It won't be my last. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Leandra Navetta
December 26, 2012
Dear Kevin,
My little girl loves the owl hat you made. She got it for Christmas and we went to visit your page, see your picture and read your story. Thanks so much. It's beautiful. We wish you much love, health, happiness and peace.
Leandra and Lucy.
Caitlin Blake
December 25, 2012
Apiyo,
Thank you for the beautiful hat! My Aunt gave it to me this Christmas with as much love as you surely made it with. I hope you and your family had a great day today!
Much love and gratitude,
Caitlin
Emily Dyer
December 25, 2012
The hat I got today for Christmas is beautiful! I feel a connection to you and my thoughts and prayers are with you! Blessings to you and your family...thank you.
Kathy Robinson
December 21, 2012
I wanted to say Thank you so much for making this beautiful and warm hat (betty style) It is so amazing that we can see who made this hat. you did amazing job thank you so much. god bless
Malan Ancheta
November 27, 2012
Hi! I got my very first Krochet Kids Margot beanie today. I was eager to find out more about who handmade my beanie. I would like to thank you for making my cute beanie and I love how it fits perfectly! Your story inspires me and I only hope for you to achieve your dreams.
Erin Todd
November 18, 2012
Hi Apiyo,
Thank you so much for the gorgeous hat! Praying for you as you learn more about development and how you can use your giftings in your land. May the Lord bless you, and heal you, and strengthen you.
Erin :)
Mai L.
November 5, 2012
Apiyo,
Thank you for the beautiful hat you made. It will keep my ears and soul warm during the cold months. May all your dreams come true. Peace be with you always.
Liz Bullock
October 22, 2012
Dear Apiyo,
Thank you so much for my lovely hat. It is beautiful and so special that I now know the story of the one who made it! :) It will not only warm my body but my soul too. Take care and God Bless. :)
Alyssa Woelfel
October 9, 2012
Dear Apiyo,
Yesterday was my birthday and I received one of the head wraps that you made. It is so pretty! Thank you so much for making it. The person that got it for me is really interested in the program that you made this through. I hope you are blessed as much as I was. God bless you and your dreams to educate your children, I pray you get many, many opportunities to do the things you love. I will be reminded of you everyday I wear this and continue to pray for you and that you are filled with overwhelming joy.
Thank you!!
Christy Alfaro
July 10, 2012
Dear Apiyo,
I went to Nordstrom today and bought a beautifully crocheted headband. Thank you so much!! I will tell everyone where I got it and how to show their support. I can't wait to buy more!
Thanks so much!
Christy Alfaro
July 10, 2012
After adding you guys to Facebook after seeing your commercial I was excited to see your products in Nordstrom. I took my niece and we bought the headbands and a sunglasses pouch.. I just wanted to tell you Kevin what a wonderful job you did. I'm honored to be wearing this headband and will tell everyone where I got it. I will purchase more soon!
Thank you so much Kevin.
Haley
July 4, 2012
Thank you so much for krocheting me my beautiful shoes. They are great. You are truly talented. I will think of you whenever I wear them. God bless you and your family.
Candace
May 10, 2012
Dear Apiyo,
I bought the Betty style hat for myself personally choosing krochet kids to be my choice of company for my first purchase of a beanie. Your work is beautiful and I hope that even though small, my contribution gives any kind of aid to you and your family. Keep up the crocheting that it brings you joy and happiness. I admire your strength and courage and talent in life.
Bless you Apiyo and your family!
Barbara Young
February 18, 2012
Dear Apiyo Kevin,
I just love my hat and am very impressed with your abilities. I love feeling connected to someone and something beyond myself. I am wishing you all the luck in the present and in the future. Keep the faith and hope alive. God's blessing on you and your family.
Katerina Katsinis
December 29, 2011
Thank you Apiyo Kevin so much for crocheting this beautiful hat. Also, I commend you for working hard and through the hard time you, your family, and your country have been through you are still optimistic of a bright future!
Chelsea Morrison
December 26, 2011
Dear Apiyo,
Thank you so much for the beautiful hat you made me. It's absolutely beautiful! You are such a talented and fantastic woman! I pray that God blesses you and helps you to achieve all of your dreams!
Katie Vincent
December 25, 2011
Today is Christmas. The best present I got today was my Betty style hat. I instantly turned it inside out and ran to my computer to look up who made my hat. I read your story to my whole family and continued to call friends and let them know. I support Krochet Kids international because they change lives. Someday, I hope to do the same. My hat is beautiful and I hope the proceeds will be used in any manner to improve the quality of life for you and your family and community.