These puppets will be used especially by counsellors helping children, so think about this as you create the character of your puppet. The face might be sad or angry, not always happy. Click on the heading to view and download our Knitted Hand Puppet pattern.
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This cheerful crocheted doll has a very friendly face. You’ll need 8 ply yarn in brown for the skin, plus two contrasting colours. Made on a No 3.50 crochet hook, unless using different ply yarn. Click on the heading to view and download our Crocheted doll pattern.
This charming crocheted lion is based on a crocheted ball, and can be made in many colour options. Click through to see some examples and to download the Crocheted Lion pattern.
‘It’s that time of year again. We have thousands more dolls ready for shipment to South Africa later this month and we appreciate any donations that help towards the cost of the freight. Each doll costs about $1.50 to send so a donation of $15 will help send 10 dolls. $100 will ship a whole
With Mothers’ Day approaching, please consider making a donation in honour of your Mother. Help us send the next shipment of dolls to vulnerable children in KwaZulu Natal. Donations over $2.00 are tax deductible. Donations can be made through PayPal or Credit Card by scrolling down to the Donate button below. Alternatively payments can be
Many thanks to City of Cockburn for supporting us in hosting dollmaking workshops at Coolbellup Library on Thursday afternoons and for displaying our dolls at Success Library.
City of Cockburn Library Workshops and Displays September 2018 Read More »
Did you receive the June 2018 Uthando Newsletter? Read the online version here and make sure you sign up for future editions by clicking on this link and always be up to date with our news!
Newsletter – June 2018 Read More »
Albany Group invited dollmakers to join them for a fun weekend gathering. Never enough time for photos. Many thanks to Laura from CWA holiday units, staff at the Museum of the Great Southern – Albany, Trish and Chris everyone else for helping out.
Did you receive the October 2017 Uthando Newsletter? Read the online version here and make sure you sign up for future editions by clicking on this link and always be up to date with our news!
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Did you receive the April 2017 Uthando Newsletter? Read the online version here and make sure you sign up for future editions by clicking on this link and always be up to date with our news!
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We are delighted to announce that Uthando Project has been granted DGR status (Deductible Gift Recipient) in Australia, with all donations over $2 being tax deductible. Donations can be made by cheque, via Paypal or through our ANZ Bank Account (more details here), with new credit card functionality for both one-off and ongoing donations COMING
Donations to Uthando Project are now Tax Deductible Read More »
Did you receive the July 2016 Uthando Newsletter? Read the online version here and make sure you sign up for future editions by clicking on this link and always be up to date with our news!
July 2016 Newsletter Read More »
The May 2015 Uthando Newsletter is now online and bumper packed – we hope to see you at one of the many upcoming events in 2015
Newsletter May 2015 Read More »
Dear Uthando Dollmakers and Friends, Are you ready to take on the MAKE A 100 DOLLS IN A DAY Challenge during multicultural Harmony Week, (March 15 – 21) at four venues around Perth? OR would you like to create your own full day of dollmaking with your friends and guests from another culture? The underlying
February 2015 Newsletter Read More »
To celebrate Harmony Week, we will be hosting several “100 Dolls in a Day” events in March 2015.
100 Dolls in a Day Events March 2015 Read More »
An insightful review of our book “100 Dolls, Countless Hearts” describes the KwaZulu Natal context of purposeful dollmaking by Uthando Project, admires the patterns and lives of the dollmakers. Buy from our SHOP at a reduced price.
Insightful Review of Uthando Book Read More »
Simple child size hand puppet as a variation on the knitted pattern. crochet hand puppet
Crochet hand puppet Read More »
OCTOBER 2014 NEWSLETTER This newsletter shows how dolls are made across Australia in greater numbers and with independent regional groups. The year finishes with a flurry of fundraising activities and small exhibitions.
OCTOBER 2014 Newsletter Read More »
When Chris Bellanger last visited KwaZulu Natal, she spent much of her time sharing her reading glasses with the wonderful African ladies… and left with a promise to them that she would somehow get glasses to them once she was back in Albany, Western Australia. True to her word, Chris and the Albany ladies collected
Glasses for Family Literacy Project Read More »
The August 2014 Newsletter is a bumper read – packed full of valuable information for our dedicated dollymakers and Uthando supporters. Relax and enjoy!
August 2014 Newsletter Read More »
Boy dolls are in demand! Our Uthando partners need about 40% of the dolls we send to be boys – here are some to inspire you!
Boy Dolls and Faces Read More »
We’ve learned so much from our visitors, Rachel and Bertha. One hugely important update from Bertha is her explanation of what makes dolls truly valuable for TREE and the children they work with. See our TREE dolls page to find out more.
TREE dolls: an update! Read More »
Have you received our latest newsletter? Read all about the upcoming events in May with our international visitors, Bertha Magoge, CEO TREE, Durban and Rachel Rozentals-Thresher, CEO, dlalanathi, Pietermaritzburg. Not a subscriber? Subscribe today!
March 2014 Newsletter Read More »
We are thrilled to see that a new dollmaking group has formed in Benowa, on the Gold Coast, Queensland. Initiated by friends Shari and Judy, the new group of enthusiasts has quickly become quite addicted to the creation of Uthando dolls, a feeling so many of us can relate to! In their short time together
Dollmaking on the Gold Coast Read More »
The wonderful group of women who meet every fortnight at The Meeting Place in Fremantle held a farewell morning tea for a founding member, Delis Hague. Delis has embarked on a new phase in her life in her native home, New Zealand. The whole group turned out to wish Delis well and to encourage her to
This sight is sure to gladden any Uthando heart! On 17th January, we were delighted to be part of the Community Day at the 2014 Maccabi Junior Carnival, held in Perth. With 163 teenage girls participating, this 5 hour event was something quite different to the format of our usual workshops and school programme!
163 dolls made at Maccabi Junior Carnival Community Day Read More »
Year 6 students once again presented dolls at their final school assembly. This is the fifth year the school has participated in the Uthando project.
Sacred Heart primary school Read More »
In December 2013, Georgia and her team packed up over 2000 dolls waiting to travel to KwaZulu Natal – and they are now on their way. A huge thank you to all those doll makers who contributed, or who have sent dolls independently.
2000 dolls sent in December Read More »
CEOs from two of our partners in KwaZulu Natal will be in Perth for two weeks, May 16-30. Register your interest in a host of activities facilitated by Rachel Rozentals-Thresher (dlalanathi) and Bertha Magoge (TREE). See the Events calendar for the two-day retreat, professional presentation, public meeting, two day workshop and visits to Albany, Bunbury, Sorrento,
KZN Leaders’ workshops in May Read More »
Caring for the world’s children is everyone’s responsibility. Play is essential for children’s healthy development, and a child’s need for play can become lost when families and communities are in challenging circumstances. The HIV/AIDS pandemic has brought trauma, grief, bewilderment and loss to many, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Uthando invites you to join us and
Our Joy – Creating playful dolls for the children of Kwazulu Natal Read More »
