Ubuntu Made
I love fabric and anything uniquely handmade, so when I heard about Ubuntu I had to check it out.
Ubuntu is an African word that means - "I am because we are." It points to community, so it's not surprising that it is the name of a Kenyan start up on the Rift Valley.
I first heard of Ubuntu because a friend stopped there for lunch and found it fascinating. When she mentioned fabric and local artisans I was ingredient. I began following Ubuntumade on Instragram and quickly learned that it supports single women and their families by teaching them to sew. I'm all about sewing and supporting other women, therefore I've learning about this organization.
I was even more excited when I was asked to join one of my RVA families for a visit and an meal at Ubuntu. As we pulled up I learned that the restaurant supports the "factory" on campus which sells all over the world. I say factory because they call it that. It has 20 or so women working in a large room with items to sell and items to ship, so it is a factory, but it isn't huge.
The restaurant and grounds are impressive by any standards. After eating I had the opportunity to walk around and ran into the Kenyan founder and his son. It was a pleasure to learn that he and his Kenyan partner started the organization to help the women in their community. After talking I also learned that they are currently supported by an NGO from the States. Finally, I was excited to learn that one of the founders formerly worked at RVA. I love that RVA's family includes Kenyan who have such a huge influence in our area.
It you want to check out Ubuntumade follow them on Instragram or click below for their website:
https://www.ubuntumade.com/
You may even find something you want to buy, like this bracelet from the Maasi (the people group living in this area).
Ubuntu is an African word that means - "I am because we are." It points to community, so it's not surprising that it is the name of a Kenyan start up on the Rift Valley.
I first heard of Ubuntu because a friend stopped there for lunch and found it fascinating. When she mentioned fabric and local artisans I was ingredient. I began following Ubuntumade on Instragram and quickly learned that it supports single women and their families by teaching them to sew. I'm all about sewing and supporting other women, therefore I've learning about this organization.
I was even more excited when I was asked to join one of my RVA families for a visit and an meal at Ubuntu. As we pulled up I learned that the restaurant supports the "factory" on campus which sells all over the world. I say factory because they call it that. It has 20 or so women working in a large room with items to sell and items to ship, so it is a factory, but it isn't huge.
The restaurant and grounds are impressive by any standards. After eating I had the opportunity to walk around and ran into the Kenyan founder and his son. It was a pleasure to learn that he and his Kenyan partner started the organization to help the women in their community. After talking I also learned that they are currently supported by an NGO from the States. Finally, I was excited to learn that one of the founders formerly worked at RVA. I love that RVA's family includes Kenyan who have such a huge influence in our area.
It you want to check out Ubuntumade follow them on Instragram or click below for their website:
https://www.ubuntumade.com/
You may even find something you want to buy, like this bracelet from the Maasi (the people group living in this area).
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