I am proud to share with you a recent presentation Chantal and Ashley gave Ambassador Melanee Verveero, Head of Global Women's Issues at the US State Department during Hillary Clinton's recent visit to Togo!!
Ashley Lewis and Chantal Donvide represented Peace Corps Togo and thier work in Kpalimé. Ashley has been assisting Chantal in the continued growth and development of her business, aklala batik during her service as a Small Business Development Volunteer with the Peace Corps. Since Chantal and I laid the groundwork for the opening of her successful batik business in 2008, she has continued to expand her operations and clients through continued assistance and support from Ashley coupled with Chantal's inner drive to be a successful businesswoman. Ashley was able to take what we had started and concentrate on assisting Chantal craft a working business model to continue her success. In the two years since Ashley arrived, I have seen so much growth in aklala batik and in Chantal. It is her drive and passion, coupled with the foundation of support offered by the Peace Corps in Togo to promote her business.
Chantal is my hero, and I am the one inspired.
Congratulations Chantal and Ashley!
Hillary, I hope you love your gift! Enjoy!
Please stay tuned on the continued development of aklala batik! If you are interested in any products feel free to contact me here: meglynn.ryan@gmail.com
Ak bey ka ka LOOO! (Merci, Thank YOU!)
