Do More With Your Money: Sseko Designs

Thanks to Anna, I was recently introduced to a new 'do more with you money' company, Sseko Designs. What better way to start off the week than acknowledging a company who is going above and beyond in their business.

Here's the deal...Sseko Designs hires young women in Uganda coming out of secondary school to make stylish sandals and in turn, the women are able to save money to go to a University. The women work for 9 months while saving money, being paid FAIR wages, and living together. The point is for the women to only work for 9 months in preparation to move forward onto higher education and eventually a career.  You can read more about the company's set up and goals here and here.

The sandals cost $40 a pair and you can buy interchangeable straps to change out the color and pattern.

There are lots of strap options including these nautical stripes which of course are my favorite.  Seems like a pretty good way to spend $40 if you ask me!

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