#kicheko

[theunaccomplishedwriter]

Just over an hour till Skyebound Chapter Three. Still hyped?

[ethanjazzfiles]

New #Nako colours I picked up today for a #messybunbeanie order 😍😍😍 can't wait to see this #artist yarn take on the beautiful colours and the effect it'll give. New is always so exciting. #kicheko #kichekodesigns #crochet #yarn #hat #beanie #toque #messybunhat #messybuntoque #crocheting

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Colour no 2 of #nako yarn. Oh they're so pretty, silly and comfortable. Wow. I'm so impressed. Photos done do it justice. #messybunbeanie #beanie #crochet #toque #hat #messybun #messybunhat #kicheko #kichekodesigns

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Results are in. #messybunbeanie results with the beautiful #nako yarn. This is in the small adult/teen size. And even has an elastic in the top 😄 Wooooo #kicheko #kichekodesigns #crochet #winter #yarn #crochethat #toque #crochettoque #trendingcrochet

[ethanjazzfiles]

😍😍😍😍 #nako yarn. Wow this is going to be amazing. I'm so excited and I'll also be tempted to keep a #messybunbeanie for myself at this rate haha #kichekodesigns #kicheko #crochet #beautifulyarn #beanie #toque #winter

[ethanjazzfiles]

Found my #crochet mojo again, and getting some last minute Christmas orders out 😍 Am loving this #knitCa #merinowool and how beautiful it is to touch. And it's SO beautiful to work with. Can't wait to see these guys rocking these beanies. Next I'll be doing #messybunbeanie hats. Can't wait to use #Nako yarn. Oh the colours are divine. Stay posted for the results of those 😍 #Kicheko #KichekoDesigns

[rockin9to5]

Official Holidays, You are Appreciated  Yes! This is going to be a four-day work week ;)

Shirt: Ann Taylor (similar here)

Pants: Ann Taylor (similar here)

Earrings: Kicheko.org 

Necklace: Gift from Haiti

Shoes: Mootsies Tootsies 

[fearlessforcongo-blog]

Special Tour Earrings : Kicheko

Categories: From a Friend, Merch, Summer 2012 Tour

I wanted to bring something lovely with me on tour for all of you. So I asked my dear friend Sarah if she would create a special set of herdesigner earrings for y’all!

I love the look of them, and I love the vision behind them. Here is a bit about Sarah’s company:

Kicheko, meaning “laughter” in Swahili, is a cause-based brand producing goods that directly benefit orphan care and development work at Congo for Christ Center (CCC) in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Born out of a love to create and a passion for Congo, I started making earrings with a group of women from the DC area, who also enjoy crafting. I chose “Kicheko” to represent what we are doing because so often, the narrative of Congo is dark and paralyzing.

When we went to Congo in 2011 and again in 2012, it was uplifting to see that the people and the children laugh and most of all, they hope. Laughter can be healing medicine, is contagious, and perpetuates hope and joy.

Kicheko has been a wonderful way to engage people in the story of Congo and the struggle it faces today. It’s the second largest country in Africa; rich in minerals, natural resources, and beauty; and home to an amazing community of children and people, who we have worked with for the past two years. There is an immense amount of need and obstacles that the Congo needs to overcome and while they are resilient and hopeful, they cannot do it alone.

Every pair of Kicheko goes directly to support capacity building, empowerment, and orphan care for CCC. I look forward to expanding the line of Kicheko goods and one day showcasing goods created by the mommas and entrepreneurs from CCC. I know that together we can make a difference.