Our Foundation
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lemlem Foundation is lemlem's philanthropic arm. Since 2006, we have been creating a pathway out of poverty for women artisans in Africa through programs that promote better access to healthcare, job opportunities, and responsible production.
Women’s Empowerment
The Foundation partners with social enterprises, supporting training to help women artisans in Ethiopia and Kenya build skills and prepare for jobs in Africa’s growing textile and fashion sector.
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Women
graduated from artisan skills trainings since 2017
1800
Hours
of training & practice completed
70%
EMPLOYED
in fashion sector jobs in Ethiopia & Kenya
43
MORE INCOME
earned on average by graduates
Our Mission
Help women artisans in Africa thrive by connecting them to healthcare, education and pathways to jobs.
Maternal Health
We support maternal and women’s health outreach, education, and services in communities along lemlem’s supply chain in Africa.
in partnership with
15,000
Midwives Trained
supported safe birth campaign
400
Women Screened
supported cervical cancer prevention
150
Women Reached
educated artisan communities
Support us!
We depend on the generous support of a network of funding partners to help us create lasting impact for women artisans in Africa. You can help us through financial contributions, cause marketing collaborations, training & capacity building support