Krochet Kids Empowers Women in Africa Via Knitting
Rose Nazarali — July 9, 2009 — Social Good
References: krochetkids.org
Krochet Kids International is a program designed to help build the skills of African women. Their mission is to “empower people to rise above poverty,” and will do this by helping African women build their entrepreneurial skills to help sustain themselves in an ever-growing population.
Krochet Kids teaches these women to knit and sells the crochet beanie hats on their website. Proceeds will go directly to one of their projects.
Krochet Kids is currently helping 10 women in Northern Uganda. To help support this cause, visit their website (via URL).
Krochet Kids teaches these women to knit and sells the crochet beanie hats on their website. Proceeds will go directly to one of their projects.
Krochet Kids is currently helping 10 women in Northern Uganda. To help support this cause, visit their website (via URL).
Trend Themes
1. Empowering Women - Opportunity to support initiatives that empower women in developing countries through skill-building and entrepreneurship.
2. Sustainable Entrepreneurship - Growing market for products that support sustainable entrepreneurship in poverty-stricken communities.
3. Socially Conscious Consumerism - Increasing demand for products that have a positive social impact and support charitable causes.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion industry can explore collaborations with organizations focused on empowering women through skill-building and sustainable entrepreneurship.
2. Social Impact - Social impact sector can leverage the trend of socially conscious consumerism to support initiatives like Krochet Kids International.
3. Education and Skill-building - Opportunity for the education and skill-building industries to develop programs and resources that empower individuals in poverty-stricken communities.
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