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Soulful Wedding Sandals

Sseko Designs Help Women in Uganda Earn Money for University

— January 18, 2012 — Social Good
We have seen a variety of social businesses spring up in developing nations that hire locals to create products in order to provide ethical income opportunities. Sseko Designs, based in Kampala, Uganda, works on a similar model. Instead of providing long-term earning opportunities, however, they employ women for the nine months between high school and university. This period is designed so young adults have an opportunity to earn enough money for their university tuition.

"However, in an impoverished and male dominated society, many of these young women struggle to find fair work during this time," Sseko Designs explains.

Sseko (pronounced say-ko) is offering a solution by bringing these young women to live and work together. To earn income, they create Sseko sandals, which are handmade summer shoes that include a bridal line with custom silk straps. In addition to the sandals, they sell accessories like handmade clutches.

"These women will not make sandals forever. They will go on to be doctors, lawyers, politicians, writers and teachers that will bring change and unification to a country divided and ravished by a 22 year-long war."

Key to the success of this social enterprise is that each sandal has a story, but it also has style. The sandals are made from leather and come with a pair of straps that can be worn in a variety of different ways. Replacement straps are available too, so you can easily mix up your style.

Contact Information
Sseko Designs website
Sseko Designs on Twitter
Sseko Designs on Facebook
Trend Themes
1. Socially Responsible Products - Creating products that provide ethical income opportunities in developing nations for young adults.
2. Storytelling Products - Creating products with a story that can promote and fund a mission or social enterprise.
3. Customizable Products - Creating products that can be easily customized for individualized style and expression.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear Industry - Introducing a social enterprise business model to the footwear industry to support women in developing countries.
2. Fashion Accessories Industry - Creating fashion accessories that tell a story and promote social enterprise and ethical income opportunities.
3. Ethical Business Industry - Promoting a mission-driven business model that provides ethical income opportunities for marginalized young adults in developing countries.
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