During the war, most of Lamanu Kevin’s family was killed and she was unable to attend classes, which greatly hindered her education. Although she worked as a tailor, she was generally unable to meet even her most basic needs. Since coming to KK Uganda, Kevin has been able to make enough money to meet her basic needs and also pay for her sister’s children to go to school. She says that crocheting has not only changed her life but has also made her more focused.
DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE
“I hope to continue to provide for my family with the money I make at KK Uganda and to eventually go back to school because I had to stop when I was very young.”
LOVE DEFINED
“Love means sharing with someone, being there for someone and taking care of the people around you.”
MESSAGE TO KK intl.
“Please continue to help the needy people in Northern Uganda because what you are doing is already having positive impacts on the lives of those in the program.”
Previous Thank Yous
Annie Bishop
August 17, 2019
Hi I’m Annie. I’m ten years old.I purchased a hat today and I really love it. Thank you!
Lorena Maguire
August 23, 2016
Dear Kevin,
I just received my Kate crochet bag and LOVE IT! I feel proud to have this and know that YOU made it.
Keep up the good work and may God bless you and your family.
My very best,
Lorena
Zoë Perkins
October 26, 2015
The hat I've come across is one of the most beautiful things I now own, and will forever feel empowered and beautiful when I wear it<3 thank you for creating a beautiful piece of art and allowing me to bring it into my home.
Kat
November 18, 2014
Lamunu Kevin,
Your hat is beautiful. I feel very lucky that it found its way from your creative hands into mine. I will be thinking of you as your hat keeps me warm and happy this winter and for future winters to come. I hope you are well and happy.
Love,
Kat
Amanda
September 20, 2014
Thank you for making such a beautiful hair bow for my daughter. It makes me happy that I am able to help your family, even if it's just a little.
Jessica Avila
February 13, 2014
Hi Kevin! I just bought the Lincoln for my husband for Valentines Day and I love it. He loves bow ties and so I couldn't wait to get him one knowing he positive impact it would have! Keep up the good work and I look forward to buying more products from you! I am proud to show off your hard work to everyone I know and spread the word! May God bless you and your family!
Sereen Shihadeh
January 2, 2014
I love your hat! Thank you so much for it. I love all the colors and how they go so well for each other. It even matches most of my outfits which means that I'll be wearing it at least all the time!
Jessica Stephens
December 19, 2013
Thank you so much for making my daughter such a beautiful hat! I love that she looks beautiful in it and to know that such a wonderful woman made it means so much!
Ashley Gwynn
November 18, 2013
Thank you for your message of love. You are loved!
Amy Patterson
August 13, 2013
It is so lovely. I purchased a bow headband from the Krochet Kids International Booth at a Christian music festival called Creation Festival. It stood out to me the moment I saw it and the stitch work is perfect. Thank you!
Michaela Jacqueline
March 12, 2013
Thank you so much! I absolutely love my hat!!
James Michle Swanson
February 17, 2013
Hi my name is James I live in Omaha, Nebraska U.S.A. I am 11 years old and I love the hat it gets cold in Nebraska and the hat helps keep me warm. Thank you for taking the time to make the hat.
Brigid
January 27, 2013
I just received a beautiful hat that you made for my birthday. It is so beautifully made, thank you! May God bless you in all you do and may He give you the desires of your heart. I will pray for you each time I wear the hat. You have overcome so much, and I hope you feel supported now so that you do not face the future alone.
With love,
Brigid
Natalie Judah
January 1, 2013
THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOUR HARD WORK AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
LA CALIFORNIA
Natalie Judah
January 1, 2013
Dear Lamunu Kevin,
You are an inspiration to the world!
You have shown people that if you work hard enough and are grateful for everything only good will come out of it. Your patience in life makes me want to become a better person.
I got my hat as a christmas present even though i'm jewish ( ahah )and it was one of the greatest gifts I could have ever received! I got the beautiful yellow/golden orange color and its is so amazing and warm. You can tell when something is made with love and I know my hat is <3
Thank you so much for working so hard for your family. I may not know you but your family is my family and I will try to help. Thanks again for the hat! :D
Keep inspiring the world, you are a beautiful person
Stay strong, keep faith/hope, and only love
- Natalie(14)
from LA California
Chris Phares
December 19, 2012
Thank you! You prove it's the person, not the situation that can determine the outcome. I'll wear mine with pride.
Jorja Skye Carrick
November 12, 2012
Thank you so much, Lamunu. Cannot thank you enough for this beautiful hat. I will I think of you each time I put it on my head. And each time I am asked about my hat, I will be sure to bring your name up and tell your beautiful story. <3
Isabel Chu
November 4, 2012
Lamunu, Thank you for this blessing. This white headband means so much more than just an accessory to me, I am holding a bit of you and your story and seeing it gives me hope from such a beautiful strong spirit. I wish you only goodness in your life and your pursuits as well as your family, please continue to show the world your love and strength with the wonderful art you create!!! Thank you for your inspiration!! Isabel
Analise McNeill
October 22, 2012
Thank you, Lamuna, for making my lovely purple beanie! I have been wearing it all fall and getting tons of compliments on it. It keeps me warm and makes me look fly! I'm so grateful for your beautiful work! Love, Analise
Full Name*Karen Much
October 8, 2012
Lamunu - Thanks for making my amazingly beautiful, incredibly warm, highly stylish black hat! I can't wait for it to snow in Chicago so I can wear it and make all of my friends jealous. Then they will buy hats too. I heard Kohl Crecelius speak today at Chicago Ideas Week. I hope someday -- if you want -- you come to Chicago to visit, and I hope one day to get to Uganda. I've been to Senegal and the Gambia in West Africa, but I have not yet visited East Africa. Again, thank you for making me such an awesome product.
Joshua Clark Martine
September 11, 2012
Dear kevin,
I first wanted to say God Bless you and second I would like to thank you for the beautiful and unique blue handmake hat.
God Bless,
Love JOSHUA
Location: Longmont, Colorado
Liam Doyle
July 12, 2012
dear, Kevin
thank you for making my sunglasses case i love it so much!
it is very well made and i am going to keep it forever
i hope you get the education you deserve
From, Liam
Adriana lamantia
June 27, 2012
Thank you so much for making my sunglasses case! I LOVE pink<3 it's soo beautiful!
Corrinna Salas
May 30, 2012
Dear Beautiful Kevin,
I feel truly blessed to have such a unique hat. I purchased a sparrow bella this weekend at Spirit West Coast in Del Mar, CA. My husband and I both agreed that this whole next year we will be buying all of our neices and sisters a hat from this wonderful program. Know that you and your family are now in our daily prayers. <3 May you heart always be filled with joy, your hands filled with work, and your mind filled with thoughts of our Savior. XOXOXOXO, Your Sister now in Christ, Corrinna Salas
Leah elizabeth
May 26, 2012
I just recieved my beautiful hat in the mail that you made. I absolutely love it, you did such a great job. I cannot wait to wear it and tell all my friends about your amazing story!!!!! This hat is by far already my favorite thing that i own thank you so so so very much.
Sydni Holmes
April 23, 2012
Hello, I would like to say thank you so much for my black hat. I too crochet and knit but I love this program. I love your talents and I wish you the best of luck in your life. God Bless You.
Melanie
March 7, 2012
Thank you for making my hat. I'm a crocheter too, and it's so nice to have a hat that was made by hand and to be able to see the person who made it. Best wishes to you and your family, and I hope all your dreams for the future come true.
Melissa Lam
February 13, 2012
I think the thing I love most about my hat is that it's signed. It truly means so much to me. Thank you for everything!
Ezeh
January 29, 2012
Dear Lamunu Kevin,
I'm sorry for the hardships you have endured in your life. I hope the money you make from these hats is fair. I paid $32 dollars US for my hat and I know you deserve much of that amount. Sometimes I don't buy products like this because I feel the marginalized are being exploited, but I hope this company is making a difference for people like yourself. I hope you one day go back to school and help the world become a better place. Thank you for everything.
Michaela L.
January 3, 2012
Kevin,
Thank you! I received a blue hat that you made for Christmas. I absolutley love it! Its clear that you have lots of talent, the hat is very beautiful and very well made. Your an inspiration and I feel very lucky to have this hat. Good luck and thank you again.
Love,
Michaela
Tiffany Eriksen
December 25, 2011
For Christmas I opened a gift from my brother that had your life written all over it. Like my new hat, you are a beautiful. Your talent and love for your family is so clearly represented in your hand crafting. Thank you for using your skills and for being willing to pass on your income so that your family may have a promising future. I wish you well in your dreams and pray the Lord blesses you. Thank you again and Merry Christmas!
Tyna Marie
December 25, 2011
I just received a hat you made for Christmas. It's gorgeous and I'm sharing the amazingness of KKi with everyone I know. I hope you can continue to grow and prosper.
Alexandra Chester
December 25, 2011
Thank you so much Lamunu Kevin!! My mommy bought me this beautiful blue hat for Christmas! It makes me happy not only because it is beautiful and keeps me warm, but also because it was made by you. You are such an inspiration. Merry Merry Christmas!!! :)
Elena Kilcullen
December 25, 2011
Thank you so much for my hat. It's the only thing i wanted for Christmas and it is so pretty and comfortable. I like to make other people happy on Christmas instead of asking for gifts. I like to think that being able to make other people happy is kind of like my gift on Christmas, so when other people make me happy, i am very grateful. Thank you Lamunu Kevin for making me happy on Christmas.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
-Elena (:
Marissa Salazar
December 13, 2011
Thank you Lamunu Kevin! I love my hat so very much. I wear it with pride knowing that someone as special and amazing as you made it for me. I truly appreciate it. I will pray that God continues to provide for you and your family. Remember to hold God as your focus and strength for He provides to those who love and have faith in Him.
Karis Aguilera
December 3, 2011
Thank you for my hat it is beautiful. I admire your ambition and believe you are a strong woman. It's women like you that inspire others. Thank you, God bless
Jayna Tuominen
November 20, 2011
Kevin,
thank you very much for crafting my beautiful blue hodge podge hat. I've never seen a hat this color! I live in Minnesota and we had our first snow fall of the winter and I will be wearing it all season long. You are a brave, courageous, upstanding woman and I am so proud to wear your hat and tell others about your story and KKI.
Mikayla Ricks
November 19, 2011
Your work and story is beautiful. I have the Betty hat and everyone loves it. I'm spreading the word about this Organization.
You're an inspiration
-Mikayla
Morgan Patterson
November 12, 2011
Kevin,
thank you so much for my amazing black hat. i bought it today and i have worn it since i bought it. i love it. thank you so much.
Sincerely,
Morgan
Carly Griffin
November 3, 2011
Thank you so much for my crochet beanie! I love it so much! I was so happy to buy this knowing I could change a life. Sharing your love wiht people all around the world is such a powerful statement and I wish the best of luck to you all. I will be sure to wear my hat with pride because what you guys are doing is amazing. Thanks again! Xoxo.
Sincerely,
Carly
Full Name*
November 3, 2011
Thank you so much for the black crotchet beanie. I was so happy to help with buying this. I love it so much and I think what you guys are doing are awesome! Thanks for sharing all your love with us, it's a very powerful statement. I can't wait to wear my hat with pride! Goodluck to you all, xoxo.
Sincerely,
Carly
Randolph DeSuza
October 22, 2011
Thank you so much for the blue crochet beanie. It came just in time for the winter and I'm going to be wearing it with pride as a fashion statement. After see the commercial and what they are doing to help the women in Africa. I wanted to help out some how. I will be telling my friends and family about the beanie you made. So we can get more people involve in changing someone’s life. Thank you once again.
One Love,
Randy
Keri Schmid
October 22, 2011
You say love means sharing with someone, and I couldn't agree more! Thank you so much for sharing your talent and creating the awesome hat that I received. My Grandmother taught me to crochet when I was young, but I had lost interest. After finding Krochet Kids, I'm motivated to pick up my needle and yarn once more. I'll think of you and your family as I create and hope that you continue to do well. Good luck!
Desiree Koudele
October 21, 2011
Dear Kevin - A "Betty" hat made by you just came to me today, all the way in Kansas in the heart of America. After reading your story, I admire my beautiful new hat even more than I did when I first opened the package! I admire your strength for all that you have overcome and I admire your perserverance for all that you will become. I deeply hope you make your dream of going back to school a reality - and I hope you know what a phenomenal woman you are!
Tatiana DeLeon
October 14, 2011
Dear Lamunu, I absolutely love my hat! It's my new favorite and one of my most precious possesions. After hearing about KKI and where they were made, and the women who made them I immediately wanted to buy one! I'm very satisfied and happy to know I'm helping you, and other women in Africa to live their dreams, provide for families, and live a good life. I couldn't thank you enough for this beautiful hat. I hope you fulfill your dreams of going back to school and providing for your family! You're doing great! :) hugs and kisses!
Love,
Tatiana
Jessica Vettrus
October 6, 2011
Thank you so much for making my hand knitted beanie. I love it, my sister ordered it for my birthday and it is most definetly my favorite gift. And I love the story behind it.
Thank you so much!
Jessica
Corey Otis
October 4, 2011
Thank you for making my '5207.5' Hand Knit Slouchy Beanie. It fits excellently, and I wear it all the time. Reading your life story puts all my petty worries and bad days into perspective.
Thank you again for knitting my hat. I love it so much,
Corey
Kristina Wilby
October 3, 2011
Lamunu! Thank you so much for making my amazing hat! I love the color and also the warmth that the hat has already brought to me! Congratulations on also making enough money selling your amazing hats to open a general store around your home! You are doing amazing things just by spreading a little love in a hat to the world! THANK YOU SO MUCH! Continue to spread your message of love and hope throughout the world!
Kristina : )
Christina Timoldi
September 30, 2011
Dear Kevin,
I just want to thank you soooooooo much for making my hat!!!! I want to hug you and your family!!
I hope you'll be able to go back to school soon, and I hope you see my purchase as a gift of love to you and your family!
I really want to keep supporting!
Lot of Love!!!!
Christina
Thomas McCoy
September 28, 2011
Kevin,
Thank you. I heard about the cause and I immediately went out and bought your hat Kevin. Thank you for making such a beautiful hat. I will continue to wear it for a long time, may great things fall upon you in your future.
Sincerely,
Tommy McCoy
Tess
September 20, 2011
Thank you so much, your struggle is inspiring, your determination is beautiful and i hope you live your dreams to the fullest.
Jessica Brock
September 19, 2011
Kevin,
Thank you so much for the hat you made for me. I saw an advertisement for Krochet Kids a couple weeks ago, and I knew I had to be involved. I volunteer at a school in Chicago IL, where most of the students are from Africa. I was a journalism major in college and I was able to interview many of the parents that have been through war, and came to America as refugees. Their stories have touched my heart, brought tears to my eyes, and changed the way I look at many things in my life. You are a strong woman, and I admire what you are doing to help your family. I truly hope that you are able to achieve your academic dreams. I have let my friends and family know about the website, and I know they will be ordering soon! It's getting chilly! Thank you again so much, I hope to hear updates about your life! I wish you the best!
Love,
Jessica
Jessica Grant
September 8, 2011
Kevin: Thank you so much for my beautiful Twin Fin hat. I live in San Francisco, California where it can get very cold and foggy so your hat will keep me warm on those days. I am so happy to be able to support you and other Northern Ugandan women become more empowered and improve your lives through education and work. I wish you and your nieces all the best in the future.
:) Jessica
Laura Herndon
August 31, 2011
Hi Kevin,
I'm actually wearing the hat you made me for the first time today and I've received tons of compliments. Of course I tell each person to go to the website and BUY! My hat is the Waldo...it's the one you picked as your favorite, too. Thank you for sharing your talent and your story with the world. Keep up the fantastic work! Love Laura
KeRi Massa
August 26, 2011
Thank you so much Kevin - my dark green hat is beautiful, and so soft! i'll think of you and your family every time i wear it. I love the fact that you are doing what you can to help provide for THEM, hardly thinking of yourself. I truly hope you do get to go back to school like you want to! :)
-keRi (in chicago, IL in the USA)
Justus Haefner
August 24, 2011
Dear Kevin, I love my new beanie! All my friends are now looking into getting KK beanies too. My hat is very well made and the yarn is soft. God bless you in all you do and we are praying for your continued health and success.
Kelli Stevens
July 30, 2011
Kevin, thank you so much for creating my hat. It is beautiful and very well made. I will think of you each time I wear it. I pray for you and your family and that you will have the brighter future you deserve. God bless you and your loved ones!
Mary Sick
May 4, 2011
Lamunu,
Thank you so much for the beautiful purple hat! I wish you all the best, and hope you are able to pursue your studies in the future!
Andrea
daniel
April 26, 2011
Thanks! You made a great product. :)
Linda Minato
January 3, 2011
Kevin
My granddaughter bought me this beautiful black hat for Christmas. It was made by you. I love the hat. I wear it everyday. It is so cute.
I love hats and will definitely buy more.
Happy New Year and thank you so much for sharing your talent with me.
Linda
Erin Kelley
November 30, 2010
Thank you so much for making my beautiful blue hat. I loved my hat so much that today I purchased another one. I am hoping to get all my friends a hat from krochet kids for Christmas because all of my friends were super excited when I told them about it. They all think my hat is so cute.
I am glad to hear that you are doing well. I want you to know that you will always be in my heart and I will pray for you every day.
Thanks again for my favorite hat!
Love,
your friend Erin