BIPOC

The Problem

Our association EDUCATION IS GOLDEN was started in November 2020 and has the aim to democratize education in the weaving communities that we work with. Education is expensive in Ghana, families must not only pay fees but provide uniforms and books. As the weavers often work part-time, combining farming and other tasks within the communities, paying for school fees, uniforms and books can be a strain on the families and not always the priority. Younger children often stay home, and older teenagers may halt their education too early. The aim of the association is to help all members of the community to educate their children.

We hope that by the end of 2021 we can start our first initiative. Watch this space…

The Solution

We work with two weaving communities in Bolgatanga, one of them is supervised by a couple who also run a charitable association supporting women’s health and education. The weaving of the lamps has been a great challenge allowing the weavers to earn more and develop their skills. Workers are guaranteed good pay, we also help them to develop their business by partnering with other companies.

The Problem

Our association EDUCATION IS GOLDEN was started in November 2020 and has the aim to democratize education in the weaving communities that we work with. Education is expensive in Ghana, families must not only pay fees but provide uniforms and books. As the weavers often work part-time, combining farming and other tasks within the communities, paying for school fees, uniforms and books can be a strain on the families and not always the priority. Younger children often stay home, and older teenagers may halt their education too early. The aim of the association is to help all members of the community to educate their children.

We hope that by the end of 2021 we can start our first initiative. Watch this space…

The Solution

We work with two weaving communities in Bolgatanga, one of them is supervised by a couple who also run a charitable association supporting women’s health and education. The weaving of the lamps has been a great challenge allowing the weavers to earn more and develop their skills. Workers are guaranteed good pay, we also help them to develop their business by partnering with other companies.

The Problem

Our association EDUCATION IS GOLDEN was started in November 2020 and has the aim to democratize education in the weaving communities that we work with. Education is expensive in Ghana, families must not only pay fees but provide uniforms and books. As the weavers often work part-time, combining farming and other tasks within the communities, paying for school fees, uniforms and books can be a strain on the families and not always the priority. Younger children often stay home, and older teenagers may halt their education too early. The aim of the association is to help all members of the community to educate their children.

We hope that by the end of 2021 we can start our first initiative. Watch this space…

The Solution

We work with two weaving communities in Bolgatanga, one of them is supervised by a couple who also run a charitable association supporting women’s health and education. The weaving of the lamps has been a great challenge allowing the weavers to earn more and develop their skills. Workers are guaranteed good pay, we also help them to develop their business by partnering with other companies.

The Problem

Our association EDUCATION IS GOLDEN was started in November 2020 and has the aim to democratize education in the weaving communities that we work with. Education is expensive in Ghana, families must not only pay fees but provide uniforms and books. As the weavers often work part-time, combining farming and other tasks within the communities, paying for school fees, uniforms and books can be a strain on the families and not always the priority. Younger children often stay home, and older teenagers may halt their education too early. The aim of the association is to help all members of the community to educate their children.

We hope that by the end of 2021 we can start our first initiative. Watch this space…

The Solution

We work with two weaving communities in Bolgatanga, one of them is supervised by a couple who also run a charitable association supporting women’s health and education. The weaving of the lamps has been a great challenge allowing the weavers to earn more and develop their skills. Workers are guaranteed good pay, we also help them to develop their business by partnering with other companies.

Problem

• There is a lack of job opportunities in Ghana.
• Ask what ages are working for her? Is this combatting youth unemployment.
• There is a surplus of deadstock and vintage fashion in Ghana from the West that goes to waste and often goes to landfill creating environmental issues.
• Machine-made manufacturing is prolific in the fashion industry as the main method of production which takes away the value of handmade fashion pieces.
• Fashion a—a $2.5 trillion sector—is the second most polluting industry on Earth, right behind oil. The pressure to reduce costs and speed up production time means that environmental corners are cut in the name of profit. Fast Fashion’s negative impact includes the use of cheap, toxic textile dyes – with the fashion industry the second largest polluter of clean water globally after agriculture.

Solution

• Our production usually takes a slow fashion approach where the KAYADUA pieces are often made by hand (and can take a day to weeks of production time on one piece ), which interprets our perspective offering the wearer solidity whilst featuring in style.
• I employ 11 artisans to create and collaborate on my designs which is providing and creating employment.
• KAYADUA explores the connection between self and strength through traditional techniques such as weaving, beading and other intricate processes with our team here in Accra.
• We do not produce in large quantities.
• We use recycled materials to manufacture our products. 40% of our products are made from organic materials.
• Our production process is mostly by hand so we do not produce emissions in the process.
• We do not employ anyone below 18 years old. Most of the production is in-house so I personally have a one on one relationship with everyone involved and manage the process of manufacturing from beginning to end.