Building a brighter future for women in Africa

The lemlem Foundation

The lemlem Foundation is the philanthropic arm of our fashion brand lemlem. Since 2006 we have been creating a pathway out of poverty for women in Africa, by supporting training and job opportunities with ethical clothing workshops, and better access to women’s health services and products.

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Young girls in a class for the Soar project sponsored by the lemlem foundation

Project SOAR in MOROCCO

Advocating for Teen girls' health

Project Soar, a leading non-profit dedicated to empowering teen girls in Morocco, collaborates with our local factory partner to design reusable menstrual products. We sponsor a Soar workshop series that is distributing menstrual kits underserved 8th grade school girls in the Marrakesh Safi region and educating them about their health, hygiene, rights, and opportunities.

Muya Atelier in ETHIOPIA

Weaving Training & Upcycling

We play a special ongoing role promoting the country’s unique weaving tradesmanship and jobs sector. We support the woman-owned workshop that produces lemlem to incorporate master craftsmanship, upcycling, and financial literacy trainings tailored to help women artisans build skills and advance.

Ethiopian woman artisan holding a pile of lemlem handwoven fabric in white and blue
Young girls measuring to cut and sew purple fabric as part of the Soko project sponsored by the lemlem foundation in Kenya.

SOKO STITCHING ACADEMY in Kenya

Sewing Training

To help young women to build sustainable livelihoods in the garment sector, we partner with a top sewing academy in Mombasa with a high job placement rate for students. Our funds and donated fabrics have supported five classes of over 135 graduates so far. 80% are employed in sewing and tailoring roles.

Our Mission

Help women artisans in Africa thrive by connecting them to healthcare, education and pathways to jobs.

Liya Kebede

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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.

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3 pictures of project Soar in Morocco sponsored by the lemlem foundation. On the left a teacher holding period underwear. In the middle, close on a stack of red packages of period underwear. On the right girls in a classroom holding their hands in a bird sign in front of their faces.
3 pictures of project Soar in Morocco sponsored by the lemlem foundation. On the left a teacher holding period underwear. In the middle, close on a stack of red packages of period underwear. On the right girls in a classroom holding their hands in a bird sign in front of their faces.
3 pictures from the Soko project in Kenya sponsored by the lemlem foundation. Picture on the left is a close up on a young girl using a sewing machine. Middle is a picture of the workshop with girls sitting a sewing table. Picture on the right is close up on a teacher showing a student how to measure faric.
3 pictures from the Soko project in Kenya sponsored by the lemlem foundation. Picture on the left is a close up on a young girl using a sewing machine. Middle is a picture of the workshop with girls sitting a sewing table. Picture on the right is close up on a teacher showing a student how to measure faric.
3 pictures of the Muya training center in Ethiopia sponsored by the lemlem foundation. On the left, a woman and a man working on a handloom. In the middle, close up on a woman's hands holding a spool of thread. On the right, woman sitting at a table operating a hand yarn spinner.
3 pictures of the Muya training center in Ethiopia sponsored by the lemlem foundation. On the left, a woman and a man working on a handloom. In the middle, close up on a woman's hands holding a spool of thread. On the right, woman sitting at a table operating a hand yarn spinner.