Like I’ve mentioned before, I love supporting companies that have a strong mission and give back to the community. I discovered Akola Project on Instagram (that endless rabbit hole…) and promptly went to their website and social media pages to learn more about the company. The founder, Brittany Underwood, spent the summer of her sophomore year of college teaching in Uganda. There she met a Ugandan woman who was struggling to care for 24 young kids that slept on the floor. After returning to the states, Brittany started a mission to raise money and build an orphange for the homeless Uganda children.
The Akola Project was created to empower women and provide a future full of opportunities. 100% of the jewelry profits are returned to the women and their communities. Because of this success, vocational training centers were built, educational programs created, 23 clean water wells have been drilled and a 3 story orphanage was built to house 180 children. Now that’s doing some serious good in the world. Every bead in their Paper Collection is hand rolled by these talented ladies. How amazing is that?
>> Dallas ladies! You lucky girls, Akola’s first flagship store opened in your city today!
If you have time tonight, stop by to help celebrate and checkout the space for me!
xx
all images via kola project
I really want one of those necklaces! Such a cool cause – I love when companies are in it to give back. So amazing!
What an amazing program! I just checked our their website and I love the Crescendo necklace- perfect for layering!
amazing company + mission! i love the beads 🙂 xo jillian
Wow, the jewelry is beautiful! And, more importantly, it stands for something and supports an amazing mission. Thanks for sharing!
Love this! So empowering.
Wow what a inspiring company! The jewelry is gorgeous too!
<3, Pamela
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Such an inspirational story behind the company!!
Such beautiful jewelry with an amazing mission!!
These colors are absolutely beautiful! And a wonderful cause!
Those necklaces are gorgeous and what a great cause. I’m definitely buying on my next payday! Thanks for sharing Ashley!
Thank you for introducing such a worthwhile company to us!
This is such an awesome post and an awesome company! I need to go check them out!
~Elise @ highheelsglitteringeyes.blogspot.com