Living life to the full on the Kenyan coast

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Feet up but busy working at her workshop in Malindi. Copyright Georgina Goodwin

The road leading to Daniela's home in Malindi. Copyright Georgina Goodwin

She might have escaped Switzerland but there is no escaping desk work. Copyright Georgina Goodwin

Preparing to leave for a shopping trip with right-hand man Shueb. Copyright Georgina Goodwin

Evening meal with her four adopted children and those working for her. Copyright Georgina Goodwin

On the way to pick up her adopted children from school. Copyright Georgina Goodwin

The Malindi home also doubles up as a workshop. Copyright Georgina Goodwin

Daniela makes sure she spends quality time with her adopted children after school. Copyright Georgina Goodwin

Transforming recycled fishing boat sails into trendy bags. Copyright Georgina Goodwin

Planning product orders with Roland, who is in charge of shipping. Copyright Georgina Goodwin

Daniela has a soft spot for heart motifs and they feature prominently in her bag collection. Copyright Georgina Goodwin

The Ali Lamu workshop is always a hive of activity. Copyright Georgina Goodwin

Daniela takes a break while Shueb prepares dinner. Copyright Georgina Goodwin

Daniela enjoys mothering her adopted children and the end of the school day marks the beginning of family time. Copyright Georgina Goodwin

A bit of fun at the beach before heading home and tackling school homework. Copyright Georgina Goodwin

Work is far from Daniela's mind when she is with her adopted children. Copyright Georgina Goodwin

Handling four children is a lot of work but there is always help at hand. Copyright Georgina Goodwin

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Leaving Switzerland at the age of 19 wasn’t a difficult decision for Daniela. She now calls Lamu and Malindi on the Kenya’s coastline home and her four adopted children her family unit. 

Elephants may have brought her to Africa but it is her four adopted children – ranging from three to 18 years of age – that have made her put her roots down there. 

Daniela has created a company that make bags from recycled fishing boat sails and provides valuable employment to the local fishing community.