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Meet Gopi – Our Talented and Hard-Working Sewing Manager

by Sonja Kraft


“There is respect among everyone here that I would like to share with others.”




Congratulations, you won the employee of the month award! How did you feel when you found out that you won?


Thank you. I felt encouraged.


We want to get to know you a little bit better. Can you tell us about your family?


I have a wife and one daughter. I also have two nephews and one kid from the church staying with me. My daughter is 5 ½ years old and my nephews are 18 and 19.


What do you like to do in your free time?


I like to have quiet time. I pray, listen to God and read the Bible.


Who is your role model and why?


My sister. She struggled a lot to become a Christian. She still has struggles, but when I see her life I get inspired.


What is something fun or interesting you have done recently?


Playing Futsal with people from Purnaa.


When have you been most satisfied in your life?


When I was 21 years old I accepted Christ. My sister helped me to know Christ, she is a strong Christian.


What is your job at Purnaa?


Sewing manager. I help keep production data, arrange the sewing targets, repair machines, do pre-production sewing tests, sample making, check the machines, and do problem solving if anything comes up during production.


What do you enjoy most about your job?


I enjoy sewing and when I solve a problem.


How long have you worked at Purnaa?


I don’t know exactly, but about 2 years.