New tsunami system in Indonesia
The BBC News released a story today regarding the new Tsunami warning system that was launched By Lucy Williamson BBC News, Jakarta Indonesia has launched a new tsunami early warning system, designed to give people in coastal areas enough time to escape tsunamis before they reach land. But experts involved in setting up the system [...]
How To Buy Gorgeous Handmade Handbags From Indonesia
By dariuslauffer One such company is Laga Handbags (online), which helps women who were survivors of the tragic tsunami of 2004 in Sumatra, Indonesia. The women workers of Indonesia are able to learn skills for a lifetime while providing a valuable … Cookie-cutter fashion handbags are a dime a dozen, and thousands of them are [...]
Laga Handbags at HUMC
Today Laga Handbags was invited to participate once again in Hollywood United Methodist Church’s pre-holiday “Alternate Christmas Mart” shopping event. I have to say, since having met this truly amazing group of people two years ago, my life has been enriched. Reverend Kathy Cooper-Ledesma is one of the most sincere church leaders [...]
Laga Handbags’ Co-Founder Louise van Broekhuizen and Maria Shriver at The Women’s Conference
Laga Handbags’ co-founder, Louise van Broekhuizen, was again invited to exhibit at The 2008 Women’s Conference, held on October 21st and 22nd at the Long Beach Convention Center. “Under the leadership of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and First Lady Maria Shriver, The Women’s Conference has grown from a small government initiative for working professionals into a [...]
Laga Handbags Consultant on Irvine World News TV
Louise Bauwin and her husband, Henk, were the first volunteers to help Laga Designs International, Inc. Louise represented Laga Handbags on Saturday, October 4 at the Irvine Global Village Festival 2008 held at Bill Barber Park in Irvine. The Laga bags were well received by the attendees and the Laga handbags and accessories caught the eye [...]
Laga Handbags CEO at Live & Invest Overseas Conference for International Living
Dear Friends: I spoke at this amazing conference where a number of experts on how to invest, live and retire overseas shared their experiences, knowledge, and skills. I shared the Laga handbags story and how we took samples of handmade bags made by tsunami survivors of Indonesia 2 years ago and made it into [...]
Laga Handbags Consultant makes the news in High Point, North Carolina
Local woman works for company that gives profits to tsunami survivors By Jimmy Tomlin jtomlin@hpe.com DON DAVIS JR. | HPEJoyce Darr sells handbags made by Indonesian tsunami survivors. JAMESTOWN – The handbags Joyce Darr sells are appealing enough on their own, but when potential customers hear the story behind the product, the sale is pretty [...]
Laga handbags CEO to speak at 2008 Live & Invest Overseas Conference October 3-5 – Long Beach, California
Dear Friends: I have been invited to speak at this amazing conference where a number of experts on how to invest, live and retire overseas will share their experiences, knowledge, and skills. I will be sharing the Laga handbags story and how we took samples of handmade bags made by tsunami survivors of Indonesia 2 [...]
Laga Handbags at Dana Point farmer’s market
Dana Point woman sells hand bags to help Tsunami victims A booth at weekly farmer’s market has helped her bags get attention.
Laga’s Handmade Bags Blog from the UK
Google Blogs Alert for: Laga handbagsLaga’s Handmade Bags By admin After seeing the devastation the 2004 tsunami of the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia first hand, Roy van Broekhuizen along with his wife Louise, formed Laga Designs International, Inc. to provide an income, refuge and hope for the … Handmade Bags Blog – http://www.handmadebags.org We [...]
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