Mend // Empowering African Mothers

Nothing is normal about what we do at Mend. We are a social enterprise geared toward improving the quality of life for women in Gulu, Uganda who were directly affected by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) conflict. The women produce individually handcrafted bags designed to seam a personal connection between their makers and consumers. The challenges are familiar, and that's what this blog is about. We want to share our stories along the journey to prove the fact that: "It's not just a bag"

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This is what courage looks like. Today three of our seamstresses recorded "come home" radio messages telling the story of their escape from captivity and encouraging those still with the LRA to return. #ZeroLRA

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We're proud to introduce a new addition to the Mend family, Baby Annah, named after our Social Enterprise Manager! #community

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We're all about empowering mothers who were affected by war. And the #DenimTote is a #FanFavorite that carries the story of the mother who made it. #carrymend #carrylove www.mend.co (at mend.co)

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We've got a deal for you! For this week only get 25% off one of our most popular bags - The Denim Tote. #carrymend #carrylove www.mend.co (at mend.co)

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The seamstresses and their families say #thankyou for your love and support. Thanks to your purchase the women are able to send all of their children to school. #carrymend #carrylove (at mend.co)

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Every Mend bag is handcrafted with love by Ugandan mothers who were affected by Joseph Kony's LRA war. #madewithlove #carrymend #carrylove (at mend.co)

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#Inspiration #CarryMend #CarryKindness (at mend.co)

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Our Social Enterprise Manager uses the Mini Messenger as a #work to play #bag that's always ready for adventure.

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It's Monday, and the ladies are being stubborn (silly)!

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Now you can purchase (discounted!) Mend bags on @roozt, an online store offering the best socially conscious brands available. Happy #shopping!

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We're super excited to be featured on @marieclairemag's blog! Thankful for editors who support fashion with a mission. Read: www.marieclaire.com/blog/mend-invisible-children-handbags

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Lots of love to our wonderful supporter @kimmybeau. She's carrying her new Mini Messenger proudly. (at mend.co)

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All Mend bags are handcrated with love by Ugandan mothers who were directly affected by war. #CarryMend #CarryLove www.mend.co (at mend.co)

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Designed to seam a connection between creators and consumers. A reminder of our interdependence. #Handcrafted #EveryBagHasAStory

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The Mini Messenger. Made with love in Africa. www.mend.co (at mend.co)

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All of the kids are excited because their moms are empowered with the income they need to send them to school. Thanks to your purchase all of the seamstresses are able to send 100% of their children to school. #education #empowerment #thankyou www.mend.co (at mend.co)

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Live for others. 

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