Doing Good Fridays….Accessorizing with Karma

USING FASHION AND DESIGN TO EMPOWER WOMEN TO RISE ABOVE POVERTY.

31 B its Designs is a socially minded business designed to give internally displaced women in Northern Uganda an opportunity to counter poverty. The designers in Uganda are given access to the international market, an ability earn an instant income, providing homes, food, and education for their families. The programs equips women by providing literacy education, financial and vocational training, holistic care, and strong support systems, empowering individuals to further their careers and attain social equity.

Nearly two million people in Northern Uganda have been displaced from their homes and villages as a result of the ongoing, catastrophic war traveling throughout East Africa.

The limited access to education, employment, and sustainability has forced many people to relocate to the District of Gulu, where they are seeking aid and opportunity.

There are some who have achieved sustainability for themselves and their families, while thousands of others remain with few chances for employment, livelihood, and provision. Gulu is filled with astounding high spirits and energy; however, the lack of opportunity has diminished many people’s hope for prosperity. As their deprivation of sustenance, opportunity, and optimism continues, there is a growing need for effective actions to take place that will counter poverty, offer hope, and establish sustainability.

But 31Bits has made giving back to this community easy! You can:

1) Buy one of their beautiful pieces:

2) Throw a jewelery party to get your friends involved:

3) Or volunteer as an intern:

Anyway you do it, 31Bits is excited to have you on board! And with beautiful jewelery, a fantastic mandate (which includes getting the woman in Uganda into English and business programs, as well as a “bike loan” system, so they can eventually become completely independent and self-sufficient) and reasonable prices, it’s an amazing project that is just starting to take off!