By Joyce Kryszak
Alden, NY – For three years now, a small charitable organization based in Alden has been making a big difference for women and their families in third world countries. But the organization's mission of economic empowerment suddenly turned into a relief mission when violence broke out in Kenya. WBFO's Joyce Kryszak talked with the Debbie Naybor, the founder of "Both Your Hands" about how they're reaching out to help during this time of crisis.
Naybor's concept was simple. Take small amounts of money donated by people in Western New York and loan it to women in third world countries to start businesses. The products they make are then sold to make more money to sustain them and their families. Naybor helps train these women and set up businesses in fourteen different countries.
That would be work enough for any organization. But on her most recent trip to Kenya last June, Naybor realized the group's mission was about to expand.
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