International Women’s Week – Sreepur Village

In 1990 Ruby Porter, MBE visited Sreepur Village, which is the only project in Bangladesh offering safe haven and livelihood training to single mothers and their children. Ruby was shocked by the primitive accommodation and conditions of the village where there were 600 children and 100 destitute mothers. At her own expense, she returned with seven suitcases of threads and fabric donated by members of the Merseyside Embroiderers’ Guild. Since that first visit, Ruby has returned to the village 47 times! She has raised money to develop sewing rooms, weaving sheds and to provide vocational training for mothers and girls to work in the local garment industry. Sreepur Village is becoming increasingly well known for empowering mothers and their children; transforming their lives with independence, confidence and dignity, giving them hope for a brighter future. Ruby’s work is now being continued by her daughter Janette.

This fundraising event includes a talk by Ruby’s daughter and Sreepur trustee, Janette Porter. There will also be an exhibition and sale of artworks including textile, embroidery and paintings, a sales table, raffle and a 2-course lunch. £25 per person. To book for this event please contact Dr Michelle King, or liaise with the Concierge.

This event is being co-hosted by the Athenaeum, Liverpool Exchange Rotary Club and Merseyside Expressive Stitchers’ Group (formerly Merseyside Embroiderers’ Guild).