Giving Back – here at Ecosprout, we believe in supporting the local community who lovingly create the baskets we are blessed to sell. We have partnered with Adinkra Designs for this reason. We loved Kelly and Kelvin’s beliefs and this resonated with us and inspired us to also support and give back.
Kelly and Kelvin have set up Adinkra Project to help support the local Ghana community. They work closely and directly with each artisan who makes the baskets and we love that they support and understand the importance of buying products direct from the artisan to ensure they are being paid adequately for their trade and to support the underlying economic growth of these communities.
Kelly and Kelvin are also involved with a wonderful program called AYI African Youth Initiative Centres #ayicentres.
Through their partnership with the African Youth Initiative (AYI), together we are helping grow a network of Youth Centres that focus on giving children a recreational space where they receive tutoring and access to computers, library and sports equipment. Lunch meals are also provided to the children free of charge.
Education plays a vital role in empowering children to know their value and to gain income-generating skills. Sadly, so many children in Ghana are unable to attend school, as their family simply can’t afford it. According to recent UNESCO statistics, in sub-Saharan Africa, over a fifth of children between the ages 6-11 are out of school. We’d like to see that changing and do our bit from our part of the world.
Thank you for taking part in this initiative together with us!
Originally published here.
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