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Eye See Media

Eye See is an online and print publication promoting social justice around the world. They feature stories from around the world and promote actions that will make a difference. Eye See believes that by publishing the true stories and immediate avenues for involvement, we can be part of tipping the scale towards both a more socially conscious consumerism, and the daily actions that ensure equality rather than oppression. They also believe that many individuals, making small but informed decisions, can be powerful and effective in the fights against poverty, injustice, human trafficking, racism, slavery and other justice issues.

Sambah Naturals

Organic, Fair Trade essential oil products from Zambia.  Check out their Zambeezi lipbalm, it's our favorite!  

Sambah does school fundraising projects with schools in Colorado and around the country. Dsenyo handbags are included in the Sambah catalog where 50% of sales are donated back to the school or to a community develoment project in Zambia.  Contact Sambah to set up a fundraiser for your school!

 

MicroLoan Foundation

At the MicroLoan Foundation, we give some of the poorest women in Africa the opportunity to work their way out of poverty for good. We give a hand-up, not a hand-out. Your donations help us give small loans and essential business training to help empower women to start their own businesses, enabling them to feed their families everyday.

 

Mayamiko Trust

Mayamiko is working to help people lift themselves out of poverty and end injustice. We watch, we listen, we learn, we act. Through skills training, education, nutrition, sanitation and fairer trade practices. Mayamiko works to support creative talents and turn them into sustainable activities

 

pARTiculars - The Lafayette Art Market

Thank you to pARTiculars artists who generously donated clothing and soccer equipment for Dsenyo supported community projects!

 

 

Artistatree

Handcrafted Contemporary & Ethnic Jewelry using Modern & Antique Treasures by Boulder artist, Emily Miller.  Thank you for featuring Dsenyo in your newsletter!

 

 

University Parent Media

Thank you to UPM staff for generously donating soccer equipment and laptops for our friends in Malawi.

 

 

East Boulder County Artists

Thank you to EBCA artists who donated laptops and clothing for schools and the Northern Region Women's Soccer League in Malawi.

 

 

Africa Bags

Africa Bags is a non-profit working in Northern Malawi making hand-made cloth shopping bags. All proceeds are returned to Malawi.

 

Boulder High School Athletics

Thank you to the BHS Athletic Department which donated two full sets of girls jerseys and soccer shorts for teams in the Malawi Northern Region Women's Soccer League.

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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The Mustache Goods & Wears

479.966.4610

http://www.shopthemustache.com/

15 South Block
Arkansas, Fayetteville 72701

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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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Testimonials

Arielle - Boulder, CO

Arielle - Boulder, CO

I love my two Hobo bags! There were so many great styles to choose from that I couldn’t pick just one. The Hobo bag is the perfect size to fit everything I need and yet it never feels too heavy or bulky. I feel great wearing my Hobos and knowing that by doing so I am helping empower women in Africa. I have also given friends and family Dsenyo bags as gifts and they love them too! It seems like there is a style and pattern for everyone. Plus, I love how sturdy they are and that they are eco-friendly. When you have one on, you just know that it is designed to last for years.

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Marissa shares her vision for Dsenyo. Learn more about her passion to create jobs for women and artisans in Malawi and how you can help.

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