March Partnership: Krochet Kids Intl.

This month we are excited to partner with Krochet Kids International.  Krochet Kids international exists to empower people to rise above poverty. Through the implementation of economic development programs in Northern Uganda (and eventually throughout the world) KKi provides opportunities for war-affected women to take hold of their future. The byproduct of this work is a line of headwear and other fashion accessories that allow everyone to get involved The hat that offers life-giving hope and a stable income to a destitute family serves as a tool for you to take part in their empowerment. Through the purchase of KKi products you can directly impact a woman’s life in the developing nations. This unique relationship that is being created amongst global citizens will serve as model for businesses to reevaluate how they impact the communities they work in.

When you purchase Full Circle Exchange Fair Trade Organic Coffees, Teas or Chocolates online, we will donate 30% back to forwarding the Krochet Kids’ work!

Balance the Bean

What do you do on a cold rainy night (or any night for that matter)? You might curl up to watch a movie, read by the fire or play a board game. But what we would like to think is that you gather your friends to brew up some Full Circle Coffee and talk about fighting the many injustices that exist in the world we live in. Our friends out in Orange County, CA did exactly that but by the looks of things, the evening was taken to a whole other level. With a camera and some creativity they took the coffee bean to a place it has never been before.

Can Sixty 3rd Graders Make a Difference in the world? You Bet!!!

When the 3rd grade from Northstar Charter School in Eagle, Idaho called and asked us if we could help their sixty 3rd graders raise money for Light in Africa and teach their classes about issues around fair trade and economic justice, we were thrilled. I am always amazed by kids and their heart for injustice. I often remind people that you don’t need to convince young kids that families should have a roof over their head and people should be treated with dignity and respect…they just get it!!!  We are so excited to come along side of the kids and help them with this project. I am sure along the way, sixty 3rd graders will challenge us and teach us what it means to care for those in need.

About Light in Africa
Light in Africa is a non-profit NGO, located in Moshi, Tanzania. In 1999, while on vacation, she witnessed the poverty and abuse children living on the streets had to endure. Shortly after arriving home, she packed up her life in England and permanently moved to Africa.  What started out as a simple food kitchen, has now grown to six childrens’  homes, two food kitchens, and a traveling medical dispensary. It is completely funded by donations and largely ran by volunteers who give their time and money. Light in Africa has taken in over 250 sick, abandoned, and handicapped children and given them food, clothing, and schooling, but most importantly, given them a home where they are wanted and loved. For more information click about this wonderful organization click here Click Here