"Thank you to the women at Cormis's Up-cycling Project for Livelihoods and Environmental Protection, who always put so much care and details to sewing our shoe bags. Every time I receive the final products, I'm both excited and curious because all the fabrics are selected from their up-cycling project, so each bag has its own unique point, no two bags look the same. Swing Love is very happy to contribute small tiny part to the upcycling project to increase the livelihoods of women with disabilities in Da Nang. Cormis also has a shop selling pretty recycled products on their Facebook page. Check them out! Oh, I gotta mention the way they mix 'n match old fabrics and bring them a new life, wonderful!
Swing Love
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We have never had such kinds of practical skill sharing like this. The way of making biodegradable kitchen soap and enzyme liquid from the fruit waste is simple, easy to do. The materials to make the soap and liquid are available in our center so we can start making them after this training. Using the soap and liquid like this in the center we feel safe as they do not cause harm on us and the children. It is also good for the environment. Thank you for sharing this useful knowledge and skills for our center.
Director of Long Tho center for raising children with disabilities
Center for children with disability, Long Tho Pagoda in Hue is a place that support 88 children with disability and need special care.
After more than one year working with CORMIS I understand that it is the place where we all share, learn from each other for our development. For instance, through the upcycling work from the left over fabric which people throw away, they collect and upcycle them into useful things like wallets, pillow cover, hair tie, apron, etc. Besides, the used fishing nets have also been collected to upcycle them into cleaning items. This is really amazing! CORMIS helps the disadvantaged women use their existing strength, such us, their sewing skills to creat products that can be sold for increasing their income. They are also given environment where they can sit together to share their sadness and happiness in their life. This environment creates equality and happiness for the disadvantage people who have been given opportunities to learn and build their capacity. Besides, they are also be able to participate in other useful activities such as mindfulness, English, dancing which bring them lots of fun. There are many other community groups have given hands to collaborate and support CORMIS through their activities, for instance, community market from Paws for Compassion, Dork Dancing for their Mental health program. We all understand that we are equal. We should be treated equal. CORMIS has brought to our community a value that is the true connection among our humanity. Dung Mai you have done good job.
Refillin Good
Eco Friendly store
Wearing the upcycled hat in the hospital makes me feel warmer in my soul.
A patient with cancer
Program donating upcycled hats to the patients with cancer who is under the treatment at Danang cancer hospital.
Thank you CORMIS. I was amazed with the intersection of work you all do and carrying that knowledge and wisdom to Ladakh and India. Thank you teacher for the class of making lattern. PS: You all are welcome in Ladakh
Stanzin
This is the most precious time of my stay in Danang Thanks
Soyoung Kim
This is one of the most special places I have ever been with a beautiful back story. Buy lots of gifts to support the people in this program. They deserve to live a rich and health life Lots of love,
Sonja
from Vancouver BC Canada
What a truly remarkable and special place. Everyone is so kind and the products are so cool. I hope to be able to come back for more.
Ocecuna
from Vancouver BC Canada
Really lucky to have the opportunity to visit CORMIS and see the incredible work that Dug and her team are doing with all the discarded waste. It is so creative and inspiring. We need her joyful expression in Europe as well as her. Looking forward to hosting her soon. With thanks
Ms Lupe Castro
Fashion Designer
This morning was wonderful. We cycled to a beautiful location to take part in a workshop, where we met new friends along the way and worked together to make upcycled backpacks to give to children. I was very happy to contribute to the meaningful activities of CORMIS. It was so much fun using okra and star fruit to decorate the backpacks. The activity was both joyful and creative, and it made me feel like a child again. Being able to contribute to meaningful activities that support the community is very important to me.
Chayti
Workshop Participant
I am small in stature, and getting around is not always easy for me, but my hands are strong and skilled. With these hands, I give new life to scraps of fabric that others might simply throw away. I joined CORMIS through the Women with Disabilities Club because I wanted to learn and develop new skills. At first, I was quite worried, but the kindness I found here made me feel at home. The work can sometimes be challenging, but I donβt give up. Step by step, I have learned how to make wallets, tote bags, hair bows and many other products. My favorite design is the small, lovely card holder. It is practical, and I put a lot of care into making each one.
Lyna
I live in Da Nang and was born deaf. For many years, I kept to myself because I was afraid of being different and found it difficult to connect with others. A friend introduced me to CORMIS. On my first day, I felt quite nervous and unsure, but the warmth and kindness I found here made me feel truly welcomed. The most precious gifts CORMIS has given me are not only a sustainable source of income to support my family, but also greater confidence, strength and belief in myself. To me, each product is made not only from pieces of fabric, but also carries hope and love for life.
Vo Duc