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The women [[artisan]]s that SAME SKY employs make [[crochet]]ed glass-beaded [[bracelet]]s, with design inspired by Mary Fisher.<ref>Dagostino, Mark, "Same Sky Bracelets: Life-Changing Gifts", 12/24/2009, "http://www.tonic.com/article/same-sky-bracelets-life-changing-gifts/"</ref> The women artisans receive a wage that is ten times the average wage of a woman in [[Sub-Saharan Africa]]. |
The women [[artisan]]s that SAME SKY employs make [[crochet]]ed glass-beaded [[bracelet]]s, with design inspired by Mary Fisher.<ref>Dagostino, Mark, "Same Sky Bracelets: Life-Changing Gifts", 12/24/2009, "http://www.tonic.com/article/same-sky-bracelets-life-changing-gifts/"</ref> The women artisans receive a wage that is ten times the average wage of a woman in [[Sub-Saharan Africa]]. |
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[http://samesky.com SAME SKY] is a ‘trade-not-aid’ initiative that offers employment to women living with HIV/AIDS in Sub Saharan Africa. Trained as artisans, SAME SKY women earn 15 to 20 times the average wage to hand-crochet [http://www.sameskyshop.com/ beautiful beaded jewelry.] The jewelry is made for those who are captivated by [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_trade|fair trade]] and inspired by the empowerment of women in need. SAME SKY recently expanded to [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zambia|Zambia,]] one of the world’s most devastated HIV/AIDS afflicted populations, where one in every seven adults is living with AIDS. Starting with just 4 artisans in Kigali, Rwanda, SAME SKY now employs over 85 artisans in both Rwanda and Zambia. |
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Founded in 2007 by Francine LeFrak, SAME SKY partners with handicraft organizations IMBUTO, ABATAKA, and [http://www.gahayalinks.com/ Gahaya Links]<ref>"Gahaya Links Partners and Friends", "http://www.gahayalinks.com/partners"</ref> in [[Kigali]], [[Rwanda]]. SAME SKY is headquartered in [[New York City]]. |
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== SAME SKY Jewelry == |
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SAME SKY sells a variety of glass beaded jewelry: Glass Bead Bracelets, Hope Necklace, Harmony Collection, Sky Bracelets and Necklaces, Prosperity Bracelets, Unity Bracelets, Faith Earrings, Fabric Wraps, and Men's Cuff Links. |
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== The Ethical Shopping Movement == |
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SAME SKY believes is part of the ethical shopping movement, working to alleviate poverty through conscientious consumerism. For example, the purchase of one Glass Bead Bracelet buys an HIV+ artisan healthcare for an entire year, and the purchase of a Sky Glass Bead Necklace provides an artisan’s child with education for a year. |
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SAME SKY has partnered with the following organizations: |
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[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FEED_Projects|FEED Projects]] |
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[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saks_Fifth_Avenue|SAKS]] |
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[http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/ Bergdorf Goodman] |
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[http://www.neimanmarcus.com/ Neiman Marcus] |
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[http://www.maidennation.com/pages/designers Maiden Nation] |
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[http://www.zitomer.com/ Zitomer] |
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[http://www.dkny.com/ DKNY] |
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[http://www.facestockholm.com/ FACE Stockholm] |
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[http://www.tryallclub.com/ The Tryall Club Jamaica] |
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[http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/ Wynn Las Vegas] |
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[http://www.missuniverse.com/ Miss Universe] |
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[http://www.cynthiarowley.com/ Cynthia Rowley] |
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All proceeds from SAME SKY are reinvested into employing more women artisans. |
All proceeds from SAME SKY are reinvested into employing more women artisans. |
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Revision as of 21:07, 27 February 2013
SAME SKY is a fair trade company that employs HIV-positive women survivors of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide. Founded in 2007 by Francine LeFrak, SAME SKY partners with handicraft organization Gahaya Links[1] in Kigali, Rwanda. SAME SKY is headquartered in New York City.
The women artisans that SAME SKY employs make crocheted glass-beaded bracelets, with design inspired by Mary Fisher.[2] The women artisans receive a wage that is ten times the average wage of a woman in Sub-Saharan Africa.
SAME SKY is a ‘trade-not-aid’ initiative that offers employment to women living with HIV/AIDS in Sub Saharan Africa. Trained as artisans, SAME SKY women earn 15 to 20 times the average wage to hand-crochet beautiful beaded jewelry. The jewelry is made for those who are captivated by [trade] and inspired by the empowerment of women in need. SAME SKY recently expanded to [[1]] one of the world’s most devastated HIV/AIDS afflicted populations, where one in every seven adults is living with AIDS. Starting with just 4 artisans in Kigali, Rwanda, SAME SKY now employs over 85 artisans in both Rwanda and Zambia.
Founded in 2007 by Francine LeFrak, SAME SKY partners with handicraft organizations IMBUTO, ABATAKA, and Gahaya Links[3] in Kigali, Rwanda. SAME SKY is headquartered in New York City.
SAME SKY Jewelry
SAME SKY sells a variety of glass beaded jewelry: Glass Bead Bracelets, Hope Necklace, Harmony Collection, Sky Bracelets and Necklaces, Prosperity Bracelets, Unity Bracelets, Faith Earrings, Fabric Wraps, and Men's Cuff Links.
The Ethical Shopping Movement
SAME SKY believes is part of the ethical shopping movement, working to alleviate poverty through conscientious consumerism. For example, the purchase of one Glass Bead Bracelet buys an HIV+ artisan healthcare for an entire year, and the purchase of a Sky Glass Bead Necklace provides an artisan’s child with education for a year.
SAME SKY has partnered with the following organizations: [Projects] [[2]] Bergdorf Goodman Neiman Marcus Maiden Nation Zitomer DKNY FACE Stockholm The Tryall Club Jamaica Wynn Las Vegas Miss Universe Cynthia Rowley All proceeds from SAME SKY are reinvested into employing more women artisans.
References
- ^ "Gahaya Links Partners and Friends", "http://www.gahayalinks.com/partners"
- ^ Dagostino, Mark, "Same Sky Bracelets: Life-Changing Gifts", 12/24/2009, "http://www.tonic.com/article/same-sky-bracelets-life-changing-gifts/"
- ^ "Gahaya Links Partners and Friends", "http://www.gahayalinks.com/partners"
External links
- SAME SKY [3]