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The Woman Who Builds Coffins | Namibia News
In a world where coffin making is rarely associated with women, Hendrina Hasholo, 32, is rewriting the script—crafting elegant, precise caskets and coffins that honor the dead while feeding her family. Starting with no formal training, she mastered carpentry and joinery, turning her passion into a livelihood. Working alongside mostly men, she’s become the only woman in her workshop—and a beacon of inspiration. Despite superstitions and odd glances, she remains focused on her craft, proving that skill transcends gender. Now an advocate for vocational training for young women, she’s showing the…
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