FALL 2012
Empower a woman for life
All the profits from the sales of the jewelry help transform a nation by providing a stable salary for women to send children to school, purchase food, assist them with medical treatments and so much more.
The Process Akola necklaces are handmade paper beads that have been rolled by women in Eastern Uganda. Each season The Akola Project’s Design Committee in the US and Uganda choose colors and designs. The Paper is printed in the capital city of Uganda, Kampala.
Then delivered and sold in villages. later, varnished beads are picked up and purchased from the village women.
Finally, Collar, Drape and Coptic necklaces are assembled by a team of skilled women at the Akola studio in Jinja, Uganda.
The Partnerships The Akola Project began in Buwala, Uganda in 2007 with a woman named Alice Dramundru (center) who had lost her husband to HIV/AIDS. Upon discovering that she had not contracted HIV, Alice pledged to dedicate the rest of her life to serving women and children in need. A widow herself, Alice knew the great burden of responsibilities that women bear in Uganda. Alice learned to make a variety of crafts, including paper necklaces - our central design! The Akola Project has grown into more than 200 women who are empowered through their own hard work!
Christy Munger, Sales Director; Alice, Akola Project Director; Brittany Merrill, Founder and President
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Extra Long Recycled $18.00
k. l. m. n. a.tan b.mustard c.orange d.purple e.turquoise f.lime g.fall blue h.navy i.black j.white k.Fall grey l.recycled m.olive green (back page) n.chocolate brown
Classic $12.00 Available in blue, rust orange, purple, green, natural, red, black, olive, florida orange, lime green and brown (shown) Not pictured Recycled bracelets $5.00 Wood Cuff $40 (right)
Drape ($76) retail seen on this page in fall blue, tan and purple
Exclusive Colors for Fall Grey Fall Recycled Olive Chocolate
Fall Recycled Drape and large Wood Cuff
handcrafted at
The source
Collar
of the Nile ($72) retail seen on this page in turquoise, white, tan and lime
Coptic
“As The UAPO continues to grow The Akola Project, we are able to equip women, to not only have a steady income and skills set, but invest in community development like water wells and vocational centers with revenue from sales.�
- Brittany Merrill, Founder and President
www.TheUAPO.org Akola necklaces are made of paperbeads from villages in Uganda and Ethiopian Coptic Crosses. The crosses, cherished as a cultural treasure, remain a symbol of faith, in Ethiopia and beyond.
Believe. Empower. Transform
($32) retail seen on this page in navy and white
Ethiopian Chain
Available in brass/ white turquoise silver/turquoise brass/blue lapis silver/onyx brass/onyx silver/ white turquoise
($74) retail seen on this page in silver/ white turquoise
An ancient tradition of handmade metal beads from the mountain peasants of Ethiopia. the chains are a way The Akola Project supports other economies in the Horn of Africa, and they have a rich artisan tradition.
This unique collection consists of all antique pendants from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. the falltone clay beads used on the necklace are each hand crafted and painted by Ugandan artists.
$125 wholesale Suggested retail $200 call for individual pictures to order
Believe. Empower. Transform
This piece beautifully layers as a necklace or wraps as a bracelet. Includes an Akola charm.
Opening Orders: 5 item minimum per style for 1st time buyers only (any color combination). Re-orders: 10 item minimum per style, 30 total items or $300 order total. Payment: No net 30 terms accepted. Credit card or check only. 100% due upon shipment. Credit card information required at the time of order. Merchandising: Your order includes complimentary information cards, photos, jewelry tags, and copies of The UAPO’s most recent newsletter.
Hosting an Akola Event: Hosting your own event is a great way to directly support the faithful women of The Akola Project while offering your customers a unique philanthropic shopping experience. Please call or email Christy Munger for more details on events and orders:
(214) 310-0965 or Christy@theuapo.org 3311 Elm St. #102 Dallas, TX 75226 www.facebook.com/theuapo
www.AkolaProject.org “Many women start their own small businesses with income from The Akola Project! We believe women are the backbone of Uganda and partner with them to transform their communities and families.” - Sarah Contrucci, Akola Project Director Uganda
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