You CAN Make a Difference!

I remember quite vividly when my naive, post-college ideallism collided head-first with reality.  I was teaching high school social studies with Teach for America in Miami, it was my first job.  I  quickly learned that true change in the face of difficult obstacles is possible but that it takes time, dedication, more time, and stubborness.  The desire to give dissadvantaged individuals equal access to opporutnity still drives me as we work to expand Dsenyo.  On days that reality poses obstacles to reaching my vision, it's alwasys helpful to get an encouraging word or two from someone else.  A friend sent me this video today, hope it helps you get out there to pursue your dreams! http://grasshopper.com/idea

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Dsenyo (dee-SEN-yo) is giving a hand UP to women and artisans working their way out of poverty. Contemporary handbags, accessories and home decor celebrating African Textile design.

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About Dsenyo

Dsenyo is a social enterprise.  We believe business is a powerful way to address social and economic problems. Countless challenges confront creative people in Malawi, Africa as they try to build their businesses, practice their craft & support their families. 

After living in Malawi, artist Marissa Perry Saints founded Dsenyo to create opportunity for hard-working, African women and artisans.  Dsenyo offers hand-crafted bags and accessories that celebrate African textile design.  We follow Fair Trade principles working to create maximum benefit for the women, artisans & communities in which we work.

  

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Clara - Boulder, CO

Clara - Boulder, CO

Fabulous bag!! Not only is it beautiful but it holds everything well with its pockets and zippered pouch. I get compliments everywhere I go. It's very well made also. I give it a 100+ rating. I love it!!!

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