During the war, Aryemo Beatrice had to abandon her studies in order to work and support herself. This was a constant struggle as she was always on the run from the LRA. Today, Beatrice earns a consistent income through her work as a beneficiary for KK Uganda and is able to provide herself and her family with food, housing and medical care. She says the work is becoming second nature to her and she is excited to work and support herself each day.
DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE
“I hope to open my own business, buy land and build.”
FAVORITE THING ABOUT NORTHERN UGANDA
“The most beautiful things about Uganda are the fertile land and hospitable people.”
MESSAGE TO KK intl.
“Thank you for changing my life. I have gone from having no purpose to having a meaning to my life.”
Previous Thank Yous
Martine Cermak
April 25, 2018
My son loves his hat, thank you for making it!
Ella-11
January 20, 2018
Thank you so much for making my beautiful hat. I purchased the light pink Betty and it is very comfortable and so soft! Keep up the good work!
sheena Vallett
January 16, 2017
Keep up the good work Aryemo, your work is beautiful
Michelle Thomas
September 9, 2016
Aryemo,
Thank you so much for my beautiful hat. I am so inspired to hear your story and how God is working in your life. Keep your dreams alive and continue to inspire others with your work. I hope things continue to work out for you. God bless you and thank you again for my beautiful hat!
Michelle Thomas
Michelle
April 8, 2016
Dear Aryemo,
I will think of your beautiful smile every time I wear this amazing crocheted hat. I am so proud to own something you made. Thank you so much!
With love and blessings,
Michelle
Ron Puryear
January 30, 2016
Thank you for the beautiful hat you have made, it is well constructed and fits beautifully. I am happy you have found a purpose and I wish you and your family many blessings.
Nathan Ryder
December 23, 2015
Dear Aryemo,
I received one of your knitted hats just yesterday, and it's amazing to learn through this organization your powerful life story on the hardship you endured, but that you have now found peace. Your craftsmanship is excellent, and I wear this cap with pride and respect for your cause. You are so humble and caring for those you love, thank you and I wish you the best of luck.
Paige Wilson
January 11, 2015
Dear Aryemo,
I asked my sister for a winter hat for Christmas, and when I unwrapped the maroon hat you made, I instantly fell in love. I envy what you and the other woman are doing by making these accessories because it's very inspiring. I'm proud to share the story behind my new hat when people comment how pretty it is. I definitely plan on purchasing more items to help you, your family, and the other wonderful members behind this project.
Thank you so much!
Paige Wilson
Elizabeth Goldblatt
December 30, 2014
Dear Aryemo,
I bought a hat for my baby daughter, Samantha..it is a bit too small but she wears it anyway and it is our favorite! It is so soft, such a beautiful color, and it is such a sweet and pretty hat! I will try to find a larger one for her too. You have touched our lives with your work. Thank you so much! Please send me an email so I can send you a picture of her wearing it!
Sincere thanks,
Liz Goldblatt
Mary Markley
December 30, 2014
Hello Aryemo! Thank you very much for the beautiful hat you made. My brother bought The Waldo for me at a local store where I live and gave it to me as a special gift. I was so happy to receive a gift made by you, a special lady in a land far away from me. Every time I wear the hat I will think of you, and I will feel like I have a friend. Thank you! May God be with you to bless all the fruit of your hands. Mary
Erin Buller
December 5, 2014
Amazing job!!! I love the hat you made, I myself also love to knit and crochet! I hope for an amazing future for you and your family! I'll defiantly be picking more hats from you!
Sending love from America
Erin
Kiersten Smith
November 17, 2014
Thank you so much for my hat! It has kept me warm on so many cold days. Even more than that, it reminds me of how amazing you are for working hard for your family to provide for their needs as you work toward your dreams! I am so grateful for you and know that as you continue to take those steps toward your dreams you will reach them. You have already overcome so much and are such a powerful woman! Thank you for creating this hat so I can be a part of your experience. It is interesting to think we are connected in that way! Good luck and thank you again!
kris d
October 3, 2014
thank you so much. it's just beginning to snow here in Canada and I needed a hat and saw one on my social media sites, I went to look and couldn't find any I liked, until I saw yours, the color and style was perfect! I love it so much! you're so creative! God has given you a wonderful talent!!! Im praying for you and your family! <3
Amanda
September 20, 2014
Thank you for the beautiful hair bow! We love it.
Melissa Jung
August 28, 2014
Dear Aryemo Beatrice,
I just received my hat in the mail today and I was so excited to see it, but even more excited to see who made it. Thank you so much for your careful work and the time you put in to making this. I will think of you every time I wear it! I'm looking forward to having it in the winter while walking to my classes (I'm in college studying to be a teacher). It gets very cold on campus, and I know each time I put it on I'll be ever so grateful for you and the hat you made! I hope you are able to pursue your dreams. Your hard work supporting yourself and your family inspires me to continue working toward my own dreams. Thank you.
Peace,
Melissa
Kim "KiKi" Rosko
August 2, 2014
I bought your headband in a Fair Trade store in St. Joseph, Michigan, USA. I was looking for some tea that I had seen before when I saw the headband. It is light and will keep my very curly hair back off of my face without giving me the normal headache I usually get when wearing a headband. I will take pride in wearing this because I know that you took pride in making it. I will think of every time I put it on! Thank you and good luck with your dreams! KiKi
Cristina Starr
April 28, 2014
Thank you so much Beatrice for the beautiful hat you made me. I will treasure it always and when I wear it or see it I will think of you and pray for you. May God bless you abundantly for you incredible talent!
Jessica Avila
December 26, 2013
Beatrice, thank you for the beautiful owl hat you knitted that my son received for Christmas. He will love it and wear it proudly showing off your hard work and helping you be able to sustain yourself while providing for your family. We look forward to more products you make!!
Kathryn Nicole
December 22, 2013
Thank you so much for my hat. It makes me very proud to wear something so special. God bless you.
Renee Latham
August 30, 2013
Aryemo, thank you so much for my beautiful beanie! I love it so much! I wish the best for you in Uganda, and I hope your dreams for the future come true! You're a beautiful woman, keep up the great work! :)
teagan berry-moreau
June 16, 2013
Hello Beatrice my name is Teagan and im a 13 year old girl from Ontario Canada. Thank you sooo much for my hat. You made me the thomas. It really helps with the canadian winters! I love it so much and wear it with pride. I'm constantly showing it off and telling everybody about you. I'm doing my school project about you right now and I cant wait! You have inspired me. Dont ever doubt yourself. You are strong beautiful woman and I hope to meet you one day.
Alyssa Marshall
May 18, 2013
Thank you for my hat. My dad bought it from a conference that he went to in America but when he came back to New Zealand he gave it to me because I LOVE BEANIES. It fits perfectly, it is red and it is so soft. I am only twelve. Thank you I hope you are well.
Thanks. Alyssa.
Shelby Thomas
May 17, 2013
Thank you very much for the crochet shoes. They are amazing and very pretty. You are quite the strong and talented lady! Never give up on your dreams because anything can be accomplished as long as you believe in it. Good luck in your future endeavours.
Lotz of love,
Shelby
Liz Mejia
April 1, 2013
Thanks you so much for my beautiful hat, the Waldo! I absolutely ADORE it!! It is by far my favorite piece of headgear. The quality of your work is phenomenal, and much worth the wait.
My prayers go out to you and the other women, as I hope you all soon achieve your dreams!
Stay strong & God bless.
-Liz.
Clara Llorens
March 28, 2013
Thank you for my head band, it's my favorite. God bless.
Jazmin Hernandez
February 19, 2013
Thank you so much Aryemo. You are one respectful woman and powerful one also. God bless !
Gabby
January 27, 2013
Thank you so much for my hat! I've never actually owned a hat before, so I am so happy that my first one was made by you!
monica perkins
November 25, 2012
Aryemo,
Thank you so much for making my margot! Im sure you put a lot of hard work into it! I love it , it is beautiful! I hope one day you can continue your studies to get everything in life you want and deserve!! Thank you!
Alaina Sosko
November 10, 2012
The hat you made is AMAZING! I absaloutly love the fit and color of it! I am from a small town outside of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, but found the hat when I was in San Diego California visiting my sister. I have always loved crochet kids and cant wait to start a collection.
Thank you so much and God bless you and your family!
Addison
November 9, 2012
Thank you so much, I love my hat , It is very soft and a gorgeous shade of red. It is beautiful and will help to keep me warm this winter. I will keep this hat forever. Thanks again Aryemo.
Amily
November 7, 2012
Thank you so much for the beautiful hat. I bought it last winter when i was down in Florida, US for a vacation. I live in Alberta, Canada where the winters gets really cold. Last year it got down to about -40 degrees celsius with wind chill and i was still able to wear my beautiful hat which kept me warm. I love the Gold colour "Betty" that you made. Thank you, and i hope one day soon your dreams will come true. You have a beautiful smile!
Taya Beth
October 14, 2012
Thank you so much for my beanie I love it. It's so beautiful and to know its hand made is better. Just thank you!!!
Rachel Macdonald
October 10, 2012
Thank you so much! My beanie is absolutely lovely! I adore it with all my heart and I love wearing it. It's beautiful to know that the hat I enjoy wearing so much is helping you and also I love that I know exactly who made this. How cool is that!
Kenji Summers
September 3, 2012
This navy blue/white bow-tie that you made is the trillest thing I have purchased in the last few years. THANK YOU so much for being a master at your craft. Keep building!
Nadine Marinah Cube
August 14, 2012
Dear Aryemo Beatrice,
Thank you so much for the headband. I absolutely love it! it is amazing, god bless you. Thank you very much, and I hope more will thank you for your great work. This amazing! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
Michael DiMeglio
August 9, 2012
Beatrice,
Thank you for the lovely knitted hat though I hate to say I lost it one night when I had to much to drink, I've missed it ever since. The connection, winter warmth and what goes into the process is remarkable, I wish you all the best, and thank you.
-Michael
Nicole Acord
July 27, 2012
WOW! Thank you so much for the beautiful Julliete!
I really love it!
It is super cute! You are very talented , I could never make something so beautiful!
Much love to you and your family!
I am praying for you and God's blessings on your life!
Nicole
Sy Braaten
April 3, 2012
Thank you so much for the hat! It is so amazing! I wear it all the time and get so many compliments on it! I hope you achieve your dream of owning land and building, you deserve it! Keeping you and your family in my prayers, God bless
Beth Hutchinson
February 18, 2012
Dear Friend
My daughter sent me a gold hat for Valentines Day. It is so soft and your work is so beautiful. I'm happy you life has changed for the better. I'm so pleased my daughter made contact with KKI. I am 90 years old. my family is good to me
Blessings
Beth ,Hutchinson Ks
Carl
January 27, 2012
Hi Beatrice, Thank you for the quality hat I purchased in Houston, Texas. I love it! Best regards to you and your family.<3
TIffany
January 21, 2012
I received one of your hats as a Christmas gift. I love it so much and wear it all the time. It is so beautiful and I love the little crocheted flower that is attached to the hat. It is so nice to see the smiling face of the beautiful woman whose hands made my hat. Thank you. Best wishes.
Laura Dawson
January 17, 2012
Thank you for making this beautiful hat. I have crocheted for many years myself, but have not made anything quite so beautiful. I hope that you continue to enjoy your work and that one day you will be able to achieve your dream of owning your own business. God bless you and your family.
Samantha Stover
January 13, 2012
Hello Beatrice! Thank you for the beautiful hat! It is an amazing gift to be able to help change the life of a person like yourself so far away. I will be continuing to support this non profit and all that it stands for, and makes for a wonderful gift. I will enjoy wearing my Thomas in the snow! Thanks so much!!!! <3
Amy Bohner
January 10, 2012
Thank you so much for creating this hat! I am so blessed to have it. I have wanted a hat from KKI for the longest time and got it for Christmas, best present I got! It has been keeping me warm while I walk to class in the snow. I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers! God Bless
Destiny Jasmine
December 27, 2011
this is the most beautiful hat i have ever owned, and i thank you so much for making it! i wear it proudly! beautiful things happen to beautiful people!
Sarah
December 26, 2011
Dear Aryemo Beatrice,
Thank you for making the beautiful hat that my brother just gave me for Christmas. When I wear it (which I know will be a lot!) I will think of you. I wish you the very best.
Love, Sarah
Michael
December 25, 2011
This hat is amazing. Love the style, fit, and design. Awesome Christmas present ...
Thank you for beautiful work.
Natalie Ieyoub
December 25, 2011
Dear Beatrice,
Thank you for the beautiful hat, its really great. I got it this morning for Christmas. I hope that God continues to bless you and your family. Keep working hard and God Bless.
Natalie (Louisiana,USA)
Olivia Goad
December 23, 2011
Thank you so much! I got your hat as a Christmas present and it is the best present I have ever gotten! You are so amazing and beautiful. I hope you get your dreams come true. Again thank you so much!
-Olivia (Noblesville, IN)
Areanna Rossignol
November 27, 2011
Dear Beatrice,
Thank you for the stunning hat, it's beautiful and fits like it was made perfectly for me :) I know you'll get everything you're dreaming of! Love - Areanna (Seattle, Wa)
Krista Buchanan
November 15, 2011
Thank you so much for making this beautiful hat (the Betty!)...I couldn't resist buying it and I love that it is the result of a great cause. I'm looking forward to purchasing several more as gift for friends and family members this holiday season. I know each of them will love the hats as much as I do, will be touched by the cause for which it supports, and will appreciate the work of such amazing women who are responsible for the end product. Thank you.
Alexandra Ayala
October 19, 2011
Beatrice! Your beanie that you made me by far is my most favorite beanie! I wear it all the time!! Thank you sooo much! You're an inspiration! :)
Brett Polito
October 17, 2011
Hey Beatrice,
Thanks a lot for the hat. I really like it. Hopefully you make my next one. Thanks again and keep up the good work.
peace
Zette Stanger
October 17, 2011
Dear Aryemo,
My husband bought me this hat from you as a surprise and I absolutely love it. It fits my head perfectly and is super-cute! My daughter wants it, but I'm not gonna' let her have it!! Thanks so much for your work. Me and my family are praying for you. I grew up in Kenya and I have been to Uganda as an adult and agree that your country is beautiful! Love, Zette
Leila Faghani
October 10, 2011
You are a beautiful STRONG woman with magic hands! Thank you and your fellow women!
April M.
October 3, 2011
Aryemo B.
Thank you for this awesome hat! I live in Arizona in the U.S. it doesn't get very cold here, but this hat will be perfect for our winters here! I hope you continue to be successful in your adventures in life! Love and Peace to you and your family!
-April
Kara Denny
October 3, 2011
Aryema Beatrice,
Thank you so very much for this beautiful hat! It is so wonderfully made, and so very comfortable. I live in Minnesota, which has long and cold winters. I will make good of this for several months a year! You have obviously learned the skill of crochet quite well, and I hope that you are able to use this skill to gain the resources and accomplish the future of your dreams.
Sincere thanks and best wishes - Kara
Katy Gann
October 1, 2011
Oh, wow. I got my Blue Betty hat today, and it is so beautiful. I cannot wait to wear it. Every day when I take my dog for a walk, we anxiously walk to the mailbox and hope for the hat. I was so excited when it came today. I tried it on immediately. It fit wonderfully. Thank you so much for your hard work and your determination in working for a better life.
Best wishes to you and your family,
Katy
Gavin Monzelowsky
September 30, 2011
Thank you very much for the awesome hat I love it!! I can't wait for it to keep me warm during the long North Dakota winters! Thanks again
Linda Fitzgerald
September 23, 2011
Thank you so very much for the beautifully crocheted hat! It is such a fantastically good quality -- you have a gift for your work. The stitching is nice and tight -- and I will think of you this winter (in New York City) when it gets very cold and I will have the warm hat you made for me. I wish you success in all of the things you want to accomplish. All the best! Sending you love and light. L.F.
Kayla
September 22, 2011
I just got my first hat, thankfully from you! I'm so happy to own it and be apart of something so amazing! My hat is beautiful! I can't wait for my home town to get colder so i can wear it all the time! You are in the my thoughts and prayers.
Send love from California!
Kayla
September 21, 2011
I just got my first hat, thankfully from you! I couldn't be happier! It is beautiful! I can't wait for it to get colder in my hometown so I can wear it all the time! I will be wearing it proudly and promoting your organization. You are now in my thoughts and prayers! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Sending my love from California!
Liset
September 20, 2011
Thank you so much! I'm so glad that I found KK intl. and that I can be a part of this. Hugs and kisses from Miami,Fl!!!
Rex
September 19, 2011
Thanks for the hat Beatrice... You did a great job. Good luck all the way from Alaska.
Taylor Simmerman
September 19, 2011
Thank you sooo much for my hat!!! Ive been waiting ifor it to come for days and I got it today. :] I was so excited. Im not much of a person that wears hats, but im wearing this one proud! Thank you soooo much, its beautiful. My mother is wanting one! You made me the Betty :]
Gwenna LeBreton
September 17, 2011
Thank you so much! This is an absolutely beautiful hat. I love it. I sincerely hope and pray that one day you have your own business. Keep up the beautiful work!
Gwenna -Long Beach, CA.
tammy finden
August 12, 2011
Beatrice..(that was my grandmothers name) I just received a hat you made in the mail today, my husband bought it for me.. I love it.
thank you so very much
and when I came to send you this message and saw your picture I was happy because you are beautiful and your smile was so warm and friendly, I am going to tell my friends about your beautiful smile and hats
I hope you always have good health and happiness
thank you Tammy
Gabrielle Diane Howe
July 21, 2011
Beatrice! Thanks you so much for the beautiful hat! It's gorgeous. I absolutely love it, it's the teal/blue colored hat. I got it at Creation Northwest 2011. You are incredibly beautiful, your smile radiates. God bless you, and may you forever keep a smile on your face! Love, Gabrielle Howe, 16, Oregon, USA.
Anabell Vigil
June 26, 2011
Thank you so much for my hat its beautiful you did such a good job. May God bless you and your family on everything you do, your an amazing lady and don't forget "With God everything is possible.” Mathew 19:26
From Anabell in San Diego, California
caitlin mchugh
May 5, 2011
i love my hat! it is beautifully crocheted, and i can't wait to wear it and show all my friends your tag. thank you for sending your work here and i can't wait to buy my next hat with your tag in it!
caitlin
Ryan
April 11, 2011
Beatrice thanks so much for your work. You did such a wonderful job crocheting! Good luck to you and all your pursuits! Run that business some day :)
Lara
March 21, 2011
This hat is so wonderful. My friends gave it to me, and I was so touched to see that I could read your story and learn about you! It is a lovely color, and beautifully made. Thank you! May God Bless you and keep you strong, healthy, and blessed. You are an inspiration to others!
Ryna Hicks
January 9, 2011
I just got your specially made hat today as a late Christmas present. I had never heard of this organization I love that the proceeds are changing lives. It is suppose to snow tomorrow in NC and I cannot wait to wear this hat. I LOVE IT!!!! Ryna H.
Jassmin
January 2, 2011
Thank you for the hat, Beatrice! It was warm and handy to have in the snow. I hope for even more positivity in your life; more power to you and your family!
Mike
December 25, 2010
Beatrice!! My sister gave me one of your hats for Christmas! I live in Philadelphia in the USA. I love your work. You're so talented and beautiful. I hope you live a happy and prosperous life. God bless you and Uganda!
Michael, Philadelphia USA
Jeanne-Mar ie
December 5, 2010
Thank you so much for my beautiful hat!!! The funny thing is I have never bought or worn a hat before, but I really wanted this one. I got one that was blue, that's my favorite color. I got it at my church at New Life in Jacksonville,FL. You did a wonderful job and I love it!
Once again, thank you and God Bless you and your family!!