# Education-Giving T-Shirts GeboMana Sends a Child to School for 2 Months for Every Shirt Sold By Bianca | Published 2012-02-03 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gebomana References: [shoestringventure](http://shoestringventure.com/2010/09/06/social-company-gebomana-helps-you-make-a-difference-one-t-shirt-at-a-time/) & [gebomana](http://gebomana.com/) The GeboMana story told in the video above explains how a small apparel company is making a significant impact in the majority world. Through the sale of simple [organic t-shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-shirt-day), GeboMana is able to offer [educational opportunities to children](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacific-links-foundation). Studies have shown that an individual's level of education directly co-relates with their the amount of income they will earn later on. That's why GeboMana's mission is simple: for every t-shirt they sell, they will provide education for a child for two months, thereby educating the next generation to help break the cycle of poverty. "Every T-shirt is part of a limited edition series," the [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharethewonder) page explains. "Hand numbered, unique designs, that once they are gone, they are gone. Like couture but affordable for you." The Australian social enterprise no longer has a traditional website. Instead their entire online presence is on their Facebook page, which has over 1,290 likes and on Twitter, where they have over 8,300 followers. **Contact Information** GeboMana on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/#!/gebomana) GeboMana on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/GeboMana) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Education-giving T-shirts:** GeboMana's innovative approach of using t-shirt sales to fund education for children disrupts traditional philanthropy models. - **Social Enterprise Apparel:** The rise of socially conscious companies like GeboMana demonstrates a growing trend of incorporating social impact into fashion and apparel. - **Digital-first Marketing:** GeboMana's decision to have a Facebook page as their primary online presence highlights the increasing importance of social media platforms in marketing strategies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Apparel:** The apparel industry has the potential to adopt the concept of selling products to fund education, creating new business models and social impact opportunities. - **Education:** GeboMana's initiative highlights disruptive opportunities in the education industry by exploring alternative ways to fund and provide access to education for underprivileged children. - **Philanthropy:** The concept of using sales to fund social causes, as demonstrated by GeboMana, disrupts traditional models of philanthropy and opens up new possibilities for impactful giving. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treedom.md) - [Affordable Uniform Exchanges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oxfam-1.md) - [Handmade Ghanaian Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-proba.md) - [All-Season Merino Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-merino-tshirt-from-new-zealand.md) - [Sustainably Handcrafted Bag Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tote-of-hope.md) - [Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeropostale-1.md) - [Sustainable Back-to-School Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-threads.md) - [Brand-Led Endangered Animal Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endangered-animal-program.md) - [Branded Warm Clothing Donations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-of-lifewear.md)