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Education Aiding Accessories

Mend Handbags Help Rehabilitate the People of Uganda Through Study

— February 2, 2013 — Social Good
Mend handbags are created to help aid the former abductees of the infamous leader Joseph Kony. The staff behind these elegantly minimalist handbags are all independent, contributing members of their society through this simple initiative. There are 17 seamstresses on staff; each woman was either forced to be a child slave or a wife.

The Men handbags come in multiple colors, depending on the person you are shopping for. Whether a simple tote is your calling or a very masculine hipster look is what you need, then this brand is for you. By supporting Mend, you are helping educate the women of South Africa to become strong, empowered people of society. One can learn the story behind their seamstress through this Mend's website.

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Trend Themes
1. Social Impact Fashion - The rise of brands like Mend that combine fashion with social impact presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry.
2. Empowerment Through Education - The use of education as a tool for empowerment, as demonstrated by Mend's initiative, opens up new possibilities for disruptive innovation in the education sector.
3. Rehabilitating Communities - The idea of rehabilitating marginalized communities through entrepreneurship, like Mend's efforts in Uganda, can inspire disruptive innovation in the social enterprise sector.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry has the potential to embrace social impact initiatives and create meaningful change by supporting brands like Mend.
2. Education - The education industry can explore new ways to empower individuals and communities through initiatives that combine education with social impact, similar to Mend's approach.
3. Social Enterprise - The social enterprise sector can learn from Mend's model of using entrepreneurship to rehabilitate and empower marginalized communities, leading to disruptive innovations in the field.
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