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Sawa Sawa - Anne Drane
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Today we sit down with Anne Drane of SAWA SAWA which is an ethical, fair, sustainable fashion line handmade by artisan women in Kenya. Her goal is sustainable economic development and empowerment for the women in rural Kenya. They partner with the women to harness skills in beading, weaving, basketry, art and more. Their partnership helps the women make a sustainable, dignified income to provide for their families and lift themselves out of poverty.
They are a black woman founded and run organization. Founded by Anne Drane in Austin, Texas and Catherine Wambui Ngara in Nairobi, Kenya.
Based in Dripping Springs, Texas, just west of Austin, SAWA SAWA Collection celebrates the brave, bold, hardworking, and resilient African artisan woman.
Chapters
1. Intro about getting started (00:00:00)
2. How she ended up in the USA (00:02:16)
3. How she met her husband (00:02:41)
4. Anne and her Co-Founder (00:05:31)
5. The products and how they are made (00:06:46)
6. Weaving with Agave (00:10:09)
7. Empowering Women (00:14:36)
8. Leadership roles in the Villages (00:21:20)
9. Challenges with Sawa Sawa (00:24:33)
10. Opportunities with Grants (00:25:20)
11. Challenges with Sawa Sawa (00:30:19)
12. Things Learned along the way (00:32:30)
13. Goals 2024 (00:33:31)
14. Contact Info (00:37:22)
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