Bracelet Nelson Mandela School Library Relate Cause - South Africa
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Made by Relate bracelets. Not only are these bracelets helping to give the gift of literacy to underprivileged children, they’re also helping the Gogos and Tatas (elderly women and gentlemen) who thread the bracelets to earn extra money that supplements their pensions. Relate’s younger staff members, who put all the finishing touches to the bracelets, also benefit from skills courses and training in their chosen fields to further their careers beyond Relate. Relate bracelets are handmade and sold to make a difference and change lives. As a 100% not-for-profit social enterprise, the majority of Relate's revenue is donated to credible causes and invested in social initiatives, with a focus on creating opportunities for all involved, at every stage of a project.
The Nelson Mandela School Library Project aims to change the face of literacy in schools across South Africa. Through the deployment of refurbished shipping containers that are converted into libraries, this initiative benefits more than 80,000 children daily and has been ongoing since 2011.
Features
Elastic band, one size fits most, Crafted from beads, elastic, Weighs 45.36 g (1.6 oz), made in South Africa
Artisan Story
African Modern is an import, design, and wholesale distribution company that showcases handmade goods crafted by artisans across Africa.
Their small team works closely with artisan groups and export agents to maintain collaborative commercial relationships. They partner in design and handle export logistics for makers in Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Rwanda, Mali, Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Through facilitating importing and clearance they make sourcing from Africa less complicated for North American stores.
Their wholesale program connects artisans to retail stores worldwide. By choosing handmade goods, the stores who offer their products create meaningful economic opportunities for artisan communities.African Modern’s goal is to create lasting, respectful trade relationships that celebrate handmade artistry while expanding opportunity for African communities.
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Villages Port Colborne is located along the shore of the Niagara Peninsula. Where the Welland Canal and Lake Erie meet, in the heart of Port Colborne, we have been fair trade since 1984. We carry unique, handcrafted goods that are ethically made from artisans around the world. If you’re in the Southern Ontario area, we welcome you to visit us in-person!