Keep It! is proud to announce its partnership with Awava, a women’s artisan group from Uganda that shares the Keep It! Campaign’s commitment to social entrepreneurship and empowerment. By providing access to resources and opportunities, Keep It! and Awava are giving people in Uganda and Ivory Park, South Africa the power to invest in their own lives and communities.

Awava is the Luganda word meaning source or origin.

Awava relies on the concept of free trade to empower women in Uganda to sell their wares at a fair price in the Western market. A fair price provides these women with access to the resources they need to create beautiful works of art – handmade aprons, accessories, jewelry, and purses that reflect the skill and artistry of each unique craftswoman. 

When an Awava product is purchased, the wholesale cost supports Awava and empowers the product’s creator to learn life skills, build a career, and provide familial assistance. And now, through the Keep It! Campaign’s partnership with Awava, the retail profit from these purchases will be used to support sustainable strategies that make life better for the people of Ivory Park.  

How can you help?

The holiday shopping season is right around the corner. Avoid the hustle and bustle by shopping Awava online. Creative, quality products benefitting the Keep It! Campaign for Ivory Park are available now through the following link: Keep It! at eBay Giving Works  

A little means a lot.

Hand-crafted Awava gifts are affordable, but even one purchase can result in big changes for someone in Ivory Park. The proceeds from a $20 apron can feed a child for an entire month. Accept the Keep It! Campaign’s challenge to act locally and reach globally.  Your gift for a special someone at home will have a positive impact on someone a world away.   

Click here to learn more about what your Awava purchase can do.
http://www.bobtryanski.com/pdf/Awavapurchases.pdf