Charity Jobarteh

"My friends describe me as a friendly, kind and loyal person. I was born in Accra in 1954. <br><br> "During my secondary school education, I was taught handicrafts in a vocational school. I loved working with my hands and developed a passion for it. When I completed school, I trained as a seamstress and at needlework. Through this, I developed an interest in colors and traditional decorations. My belief in myself helped me develop fast with the skills I acquired. Starting out on my own was quite challenging, though, full of hard work, but rewarding. <br><br> "I find inspiration through my imagination and from nature. What I like best is when I come up with unique designs and am able to produce them perfectly. <br><br> "A difficult moment in my life was the unfortunate death of my husband. I encouraged myself to learn and become a hardworking entrepreneur, to take care of my family's needs and to help positively impact other people. <br><br> "My dream is to set up an NGO to help create jobs for people in the arts and crafts sector. I hope to export some of my work to other countries. My plan is to grow and expand my horizons."