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Malawi based Mayamiko and their Inspired Fundraising Fashion Show

MAYAMIKO Trust is a UK registered charity since 2008 which was developed by Mayamiko Chairperson, Paola Masperi and the Late Hon Minister Kate Kainja Kaluluma, who had been Minister for Education in Malawi and at the time was ...
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African “beauty in the finest cloth” by Beshlie – Designer PROFILE

African fashion and textiles has been adopted by an ambitious young fashion designer who is working to improving the future of women across the world with her beautiful, ethical clothing and accessories. With a heritage that ...
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Volunteer with G-Lish and support their basket project

Co founded by Godwin Yidana and Gayle Pescud G-lish Foundation is an organisation in Ghana which focuses on 3 core areas – ‘Income Generation, Re-Generation, Next Generation.’ They produce baskets from recy...
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Invisible Children, MEND bags and the ‘Human Connection’

Invisible Children began in the spring of 2003 when 3 young film makers from Southern California travelled to Africa in search of a story. On their travels they learnt of the tragedy of child soldiers in Northern Uganda and wer...
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ASOS Africa AW11/12 SOKO made collection revealed

We recently showcased a small snippet of ASOS Africa new collection but today we reveal a bit more to all you lovers. Read up on our report on SOKO here. The direction has obviously changed aesthetically but the made in Africa ...
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SOKO-Kenya + ASOS Africa together again for AW11 loved by Michelle Obama

“SOKO Kenya is a clothing production workshop for the export market that aims to create sustainable, fair employment and offer training and skills to some of Kenya’s poorest people.” SOKO website. Beginning only in Decemb...
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Indego Africa goes to AFWNY! Plus new tote bags

Indego Africais an initiative that provides opportunities for women in difficult circumstances so they provide their families’  with their basic needs, and to also gain skills that can enhance potential for the long-term ear...
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Choolips – Designer PROFILE

CHOOLIPS’ Designer Annegret Affolderbach is often referred to as a ‘fashion entrepreneur’ with an interesting background, great achievements and an inspiring vision. Annegret grew up in East Germany, but moved to London i...
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