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One Suitcase. One Purpose. Meaningful Connection.
Help support women entrepreneurs in Botswana — and receive a handmade item, packed with purpose.
Hi, I’m Brockton.
For the past few months, I’ve been living in northern Botswana, working alongside women who are building businesses with their hands and their hopes — weaving baskets from grass, making paper from unlikely materials, shaping something lasting from what’s close at hand.
Along the way, I’ve realized that the most valuable thing I have to offer right now is surprisingly simple: the space in my suitcase.
This project is a simple idea.
With your help, I’ll fill that space with things made by women I know and admire — gifts with purpose and story — and carry them home to people who want to be part of something good.
I’ll fill that space with a gift for you, directly from the local community makers.
Half of each donation goes directly to the maker. The rest helps cover tools and materials — and in many cases, that support can be matched or multiplied by local partners already working on the ground.
There’s only one suitcase. Only one trip.
Let’s see how far it can go.
SPACE IN MY LUGGAGE IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. IF THIS SITE IS UP, THERE IS STILL SPACE IN MY LUGGAGE.
Step One
Step One
You Donate
Pick a tier that fits your budget — each one comes with a handmade gift and a story.
Step Two
Step Two
I Fill My Luggage
I’ll purchase beautiful items directly from local artisans.
Step Three
Step Three
You Receive Your Gift
When I return home, I’ll send or hand deliver your item.
Why This Matters?
Why This Matters?
These women already have talent, knowledge, and drive. What they don’t have is capital. Just a few dollars’ worth of supplies can make a huge difference.
Half your donation supports the artisans directly.
The other half supports the tools and supplies they need to grow.
By funding both the makers and their next step, you’re creating a cycle of opportunity.
It’s not just a basket — it’s a livelihood. It’s not just paper — it’s a purpose.
Tier One
$50
Tier One is 2-3 smaller items, perfect for shelves, walls, necks, and ears.
Tier Two
$100
Tier Two is a mid-size open or closed basket, or a pad of hand-made paper strengthened with elephant dung.
Tier Three
$150
Tier Three is a larger basket, or two mid-size baskets and a piece of jewelry or small knick-knacks
Tier Four
$200
Tier 4, you can order a custom-made basket or commission a painting, either on canvas or a large piece of elephant-dung paper.
Paintings in Tier 4 done by Prince Moyo, "The Maji" and "Senthaga" respectively.
Meet the Makers
This video is of the women who will be the first to benefit from donations. The video shows their current process. There are many opportunities to make investments in the process and improve final products. You can make it possible by buying the space in my luggage.
Including:
Partnering with other local artisans to beautify/develop bindings
A larger basin for paper/water/elephant dung mix
Additional sheets to dry paper
Water Storage
Different dyes for paper
New sources for raw paper materials
Building materials for a dedicated paper-making space
Claim Your Spot
Only one suitcase. Limited space.
Please be sure to at least include your name, the person you heard about this from, and one way of getting in touch.
When you have contributed:
Contact me:
Whatsapp: +26774253864
This project is not affiliated with any government agency and is fully run as a personal initiative.
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