Fairtrade Yuda Bands and Zim Bands create jobs in developing countries. 

I am single and turning 19 years this June. I am a high school graduate. I make Zim Bands and also help others to make them. I want to pursue university education and study quantity surveying. Zim Bands has offered me a rare opportunity to study and be able to raise my university fees. I am the first born in a family of five and all my siblings are going to school. It is now tough for my parents to raise fees for my tertiary education because of other family financial commitments. I wish for your support to realize my dream.

Africa lives in destitution. Out of the 23 poorest countries in the world, 19 are located on the continent. For this reason, many fundraisers and humanitarian efforts go to helping Africa.

To give you an idea of how distressing the current situation is in Africa, here’s what the continent is facing… read more >