made in Africa

The cornerstone of our business is trade not aid. After all you can't eat money or make bracelets from banknotes. made's main objective is to provide employment and promote sustainable, ethical trade in Africa.

Many companies that claim to be totally ethical are merely buyers. made was set up from scratch and has its own production facility and dedicated workers. We oversee every aspect of the design and production process, from concept to completion. We physically go to impoverished areas to find, train and employ people. This is the made difference.

We also make sure workers receive a decent living wage from their businesses through the orders we place with them. This extra income can drastically improve lives and ultimately rejuvenate entire communities.

We currently work with various projects in and around Nairobi, some already established, others set up from scratch by made. All have a story to tell.