These shoes are crafted by a company called Sseko designs. Based in Uganda, Sseko provides fair labor for women in the customary Ugandan transitional period between secondary and college education where people earn money to cover their college tuition. Unfortunately for women, there are already few jobs in Uganda, and women are at the bottom of the hiring stack. Sseko hires these young women and allows them to earn their tuition money with a fair wage, in a safe environment, and with a community of support. From the Sseko website:
"Sseko Designs is a not-just-for-profit enterprise that recognizes the power of business and responsible consumerism to support sustainable economic development, which in turn affects a country's educational, justice, and health care systems. The goal of Sseko Designs is two-fold: provide university tuition for these promising young women through a sustainable monthly income, while also contributing to the overall economic development of Uganda."Now that's what I call responsible consumerism. The soles of these awesome shoes are made from genuine leather and look pretty cushy, and the straps change into a bunch of different styles. The colored straps are also interchangeable. SO CUTE. I've asked for them for graduation. Fingers crossed that I can sport them come August and tell everyone to buy them and be smart consumers :)
These are my favorite styles. Now I'll just have to watch the user-friendly tutorial videos on youtube and figure out how to tie them!
To buy your sandals, click here. They do specials for wedding parties too. If only I had known this four years ago...
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