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Handmade designs made by, and benefitting, the women of The Akola Project in Uganda.
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believe. empower. transform.The Akola Project creates local partnerships with Ugandan women to elevate marginalized vocational training and income-generating opportunities, empowering them to transform the physical and spiritual lives of their families and communities.
To purchase Akola Designs: Email [email protected] or visit AkolaProject.org
Fashion for a Cause
u p l i f t i n g u g a n d a n w o m e n a n d t h e i r c o m m u n i t i e s
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TrainingEmpowering village women with no education or trade to create fashionable designs and a variety of handmade crafts, including jewelry making, loom weaving, and sewing.
EmploymentCreating a global marketplace for women affected by HIV, war and generational poverty. Profits from sales equip the women with a monthly income to provide their families and communities with food, shelter, medical care, and education.
Village Savings and LoansFacilitating savings and loans cooperatives with employed women. In turn, they will create small businesses and save for emergencies.
Building Vocational Training CentersBuilding vocational training centers in rural areas throughout Uganda to offer impoverished communities employment and career opportunities. The UAPO has completed a center in northern Uganda and is currently building a second center in eastern Uganda.
Drilling Clean Water WellsDrilling clean water wells to improve access to clean water will reduce waterborne diseases and provide sanitary solutions. The UAPO has drilled 23 water wells in Northern and Eastern Uganda.
Caring for Widows and OrphansRenewing the marred identity of women by helping them recognize their true identity as productive stewards who are capable of uplifting their families, communities and local orphans in distress.
Reconciliation and PartnershipFacilitating reconciliation by bridging the gap between tribes and cultures, allowing women from different tribes and nations to overcome the barriers that divide them.
Believein a woman
Empowera community
Transforma nation
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available colors: tangerine recycled, aqua recycled and various shades of neutral recycled
Coptic RecycledColors Available: Tangerine Recycled, Neutrals
Recycled, Aqua Recycled $32
Collar RecycledColors Available: Tangerine Recycled, Neutrals
Recycled, Aqua Recycled $78
Drape RecycledColors Available: Tangerine Recycled, Neutrals
Recycled, Aqua Recycled $98
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Recycledcollection
necklace designs are made from recycled magazines to create interesting colors and tones. colors vary due to the nature of recycled materials.
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Akolaclutches
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Women at The Akola Vocational Center in Northern Uganda weave the interior of the clutch with palm leaves.
The exterior of the clutches are hand-woven on a loom with raffia and yarn from Rwanda at the Akola studios in Eastern Uganda.
wood Block clutchlarge $84
mint clutchsmall $62
patterned clutchlarge $78
ethiopian charm clutchsmall $98
lavender clutchsmall $62
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Coptic pendants are handcrafted using molds passed down through generations by artisans in villages throughout Ethiopia.
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Collarnecklaces
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Made from three strands of hand-rolled paper beads with a metal cross pendant cast by Ethiopian artisans. Available in several seasonal colors (See page 12). $72
SPRiNg BRighTS
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Copticnecklaces The Coptic Necklace is made of one strand
of paper beads with a small Ethiopian Coptic cross in either gold or silver-tone metals. $32
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Drapenecklaces
The drape necklace comes in five strands of paper beads and is paired with an Ethiopian Coptic pendant. Three strand drapes are available upon request. $92
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Spring/Summer ColorsCollar, Drape, and Coptic Necklaces
Spring/Summer ColorsCollar, Drape, and Coptic NecklacesCollar, Drape, and Coptic necklaces are available in the displayed Spring/Summer colors. The paper beads are hand-rolled by women in villages in Uganda who have been trained by The Akola Project to become skilled artisans. Each Ethiopian pendant is unique.
seafoam(new color)
hot pink
Black
tangerine(new color)mustard
turquoise
white also availaBle in starfish (cream)
navy
sky gray 12
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Earrings
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Emelda is proud that even at her age she is able to provide for the daily needs of her growing family.Emelda, 62, grew up in a rural village in Uganda with her six brothers and sisters. After giving birth to eight children, she lost two sons to HIV, and then her husband died of cancer a few years later. Worried how she would provide for her family, she jumped at the opportunity to join The Akola Project in 2007. Through The Akola Project, Emelda has been trained to make paper bead necklaces. She is paid monthly for her work and has used her income to put all seven of her grandchildren through school, take care of her 90-year-old mother-in-law, provide a balanced diet for her family, contribute to The Akola Savings Program and purchase livestock for her farm. Next Spring, Emelda will be one of the first to use the vocational center to learn other crafts, such as loom weaving or tailoring.
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Copticearrings
The metals in The Ethiopian Collection are melted, cast and cut by rural metal casters to create unique and interesting beads.
Melting recycled metal, such as old bullet shells, is a craft that has been passed down through generations of Ethiopian artisans. Women in Uganda assemble the Coptic beads to make beautiful earring and necklace designs.
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Prayer Box Teardrop $38
Silver Barley hoop $44
gold Barley hoops: $44
Wolo Bead hoops (gold or Silver)$32
Feather Oval hoops$32 16
Antiquenecklaces
Featuring antique pendants and prayer beads imported from Ethiopia, each of these necklaces is one-of-a-kind, and also includes colorful clay beads handmade by Ugandan craftsmen. Ethiopian pendants are 40 to 100 years old.
available colors: Seafoam, Natural, Tangerine and Black $200
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Mountain peasants in Ethiopia carry on the ancient tradition of hand crafting metal beads, which our designers mix with semi-precious stones. Available in brass/white turquoise, silver/turquoise, brass/blue lapis, silver/onyx, and silver/white turquoise. chains can be worn as a necklace or bracelet. each design includes an akola charm. $74
Chainnecklacest h e e t h i o P i A n c o l l e c t i o n
Available upon request. Triple Strand Chain$125
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mULTiCOLORRECyCLEDAkola women make these beads from recycled magazine pages, which creates the assortment of colors and textures in this design.
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Multicolorrecycled
Add pops of color to your seasonal wardrobe with these hand-rolled paper bead designs.
Necklaces $22 Bracelets $5
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Order Akola Designspurchase akola project jewelry or bags, and combine your love for fashion with your passion to help women in impoverished communities! We need your help to provide more jobs for women affected by HIV, war, gender inequality and generational poverty.
Contact [email protected] or visit akolaproject.org
Internships
use your gifts and talents for a cause.Join the movement that combines fashion, creativity, and business to help lift women out of poverty!
us office:• Administrative/Sales
• Marketing/Social Media
• Event Coordination
• Graphic Design
Host a Trunk Show
host a show to help lift ugandan women out of poverty. Connect with friends for a cause! It's simple. Share The Akola Project with your friends by hosting a jewelry trunk show in your home or workplace. Invite your guests, and we'll send you everything else you need!
Contact [email protected] to receive a trunk show kit!
The UAPO3311 Elm St. #102
Dallas, TX 75226
uganda:• Jewelry Production
• Media/Communications
• Ministry Opportunities
Contact [email protected]
Main Phone: (214) 310-0964
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