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About us“I was trekking on Kanchenjunga in Nepal, the world’s third largest mountain, and the idea just came to me: buy beautiful things made by women and sell them, donating all the profits to conservation and education for women.” And so WorldWomenWork was born. For ten years, Singer has found women artists and artisans in Africa and Asia who are making beautiful things in order to support their families in some of the most remote parts of the world. WorldWomenwork provides a steady stream of income to grow the enterprise, and the proceeds from the sales supports projects that are educating girls, building economic independence for women, and protecting the natural world. Our way of funding our efforts is unique and is embedded in our mission.
“I am deeply touched by the generosity of WorldWomenWork and by the hard work and dedication of your members. It is only with your support that I am able to attain my childhood dreams of pursuing my degree in gender and development studies. I endeavor to use the knowledge and skills I’m acquiring to give back to my community and to spearhead global initiatives in biodiversity conservation and women's rights. Thank you for your extraordinary effort and commitment in bringing out the best in me, and countless others like me.” As one of nine children from a Kenyan town where educating girls was not a priority, Zeinab Musa watched as her three brothers departed for school each day. Determined to get an education, Zeinab would sneak out of the house, sit outside the school building, and listen through the windows. After several weeks of this, her brother brought her inside and she began her formal education without any books or a school uniform. With hard work and resolve, Zeinab not only caught up with the other students, but finished secondary school at the top of her class and went on to college with the support of WorldWomenWorks. Today she directs the education and conservation programs at the Kiunga Marine National Reserve. She is one of our most important advisors, linking us with other young activists and promising projects in Africa.
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The products are beautiful: We buy extremely precious, one-of-a-kind items including Zambian tablecloths and bedspreads, Pashmina shawls, handmade silver bracelets from Nepal, and beaded leather bags and belts from Kenya. All are made by hand out of materials that are traditional to their cultures and completely sustainable. The benefits are multifold: Women become more economically self-sufficient; there is a distribution channel created for traditional, sustainable products; cultural perspectives are shared; we support dozens of projects that benefit women, their families, and the natural world. 
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