For Nanay Analie, every loop of yarn is more than a stitch — it’s a thread of gratitude. Years ago, when her family was struggling, Childhope Philippines became a lifeline, supporting her child’s education and easing the burdens that weighed heavily on her shoulders. Today, she returns that kindness in the most meaningful way she knows: by passing on the craft that helped her stand on her own feet.
Nanay Analie is more than a handcraft artist; she is a living testament to resilience and community. Through her skill in crochet making, she found a way to earn a living with dignity. Partnering with BPI, who provides her with all the materials she needs, she pours hours of labor into creating intricate crochet pieces. Every sale made goes entirely to her — an empowering arrangement that has sustained her livelihood and strengthened her ability to provide for her family.
But for Nanay Analie, the story doesn’t end with her own success. Standing before the students of Project Bamboo, she chose to pay forward the gift she once received. With patient hands and an open heart, she taught them how to transform simple yarn into art — and into opportunity. To her, every skill learned is more than just a hobby; it’s a potential source of income, a seed for self-reliance, and a shield against hardship.
Her presence in that room was more than just an instructor fulfilling a task. It was a mother telling a silent promise to other parents and children: that hope can multiply when shared. Each young person who learns from her is not only gaining a craft but inheriting a piece of her story— a story of overcoming struggles, embracing gratitude, and creating a better future from the simplest of tools.
In every finished crochet piece lies an invisible pattern: the intertwined loops of hardship, perseverance, and generosity. Nanay Analie’s work reminds us that the most beautiful creations are not just made with hands, but with the heart. And sometimes, the greatest way to honor the help we’ve received is to become the helping hand for someone else. – Jap Condeno, Volunteer Intern