Akola Project Catalog
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Believe. Empower.Transform.
STORY “When y! upli" a woman, y! li" up a nation.”-Alice Dramun#u
Alice Dramundru, Akola Project DirectorThe Akola Project began in the village of Buwala, Uganda in 2007 by a woman named Alice Dramundru who had lost her husband to HIV/AIDS. Upon discovering that she had not contracted HIV, Alice pledged to dedicate the rest of her life to serving women and children in need. A widow herself, Alice knew the great responsibility and hardships that women in Uganda faced. Alice went on to receive a scholarship to attend a vocational training school in Uganda and learned how to make a variety of crafts, including the paper necklaces of the Akola project.
In 2007, Alice joined hands with The Ugandan American Partnership Organization (The UAPO) to form the Akola Project to train widows to make crafts to sell in US and local Ugandan markets. Since 2007, over 200 Ugandan women from villages in eastern and northern Uganda have been empowered by the Akola Project to uplift their families and communities.
100% of the net profits from the Akola Project support The UAPO’s development projects around Uganda!
The mission of The UAPO is to actively participate in Uganda’s development through sustainable partnerships that bring Americans and Ugandans together to engage, collaborate, and learn through the love of Jesus.
Ethiopian Coptic Necklace
ETNL103
ETNL104
ETNL115
ETNL106
ETNL107 ETNL108
ETNL109 ETNL110
ETNL111
ETNL116
Coptic Necklace: This single strand necklace features paper beads handmade by the women of the Akola Project complete with a unique Ethiopian pendant. A simple yet stylish complement to any outfit!
ETNL113
ETNL215
ETNL209
ETNL204 ETNL206
ETNL212
ETNL208
Ethiopian Rosary Necklace
Rosary Necklace: An African coptic twist to a rosary featuring small
paper beads handmade by the women of the Akola Project with a unique antique cross handpicked
from Ethiopia! Each cross is unique.
Ethiopian Collar Necklace
Ethiopian Necklaces: The Ethiopian Collar necklace features three strands of paper beads handmade by the women of the Akola Project complete with a unique Ethiopian pendant.
Akola Fact: Ethiopian coptic crosses have
been made in Ethiopia since the 4th century. They are made by skillful local artisans who
produce a great number of styles.
ETNL310
ETNL311
ETNL308
ETNL309
ETNL312
ETNL305
ETNL307
ETNL306
ETNL316ETNL313
ETNL304
Ethiopian Drape Necklace: Made from five strands
of Ugandan paper beads with a unique dangling coptic pendant, this necklace is a statement piece
that can dress up any outfit! Each pendant is unique.
ETNL512
ETNL506
ETNL507 ETNL508
ETNL510
ETNL504
ETNL515
ETNL513
ETNL516
ETNL509
Ethiopian Drape Necklace
AkanhareCollection
AKNL100 (single)
AKNL105 (single)AKNL104 (single)
AKNL103 (single)AKNL102 (single)
AKNL101 (single)AKNL200 (double) AKNL201 (double)
AKNL202 (double) AKNL203 (double)
AKNL204 (double) AKNL205 (double)
AKNL107 (single)
AKNL207 (double)
Designed exclusively for the Akola Project by Elizabeth Carlock Designs,
the Akanhare collection features large hand rolled paper beads interspersed with chrysocolla turquoise
and a bar and toggle clasp to finish.
AKNL108 (single)AKNL208 (double)
ClassicCollection
CCNL415
CCNL403 CCNL404
CCNL405 CCNL406
CCNL408CCNL407
CCNL410
CCNL412
CCNL413
CCNL414
Akola Fact: Large bead necklaces are hand-rolled from colored paper by 130 women in the Akola Project.
RecycledCollection
Akola Fact: These necklaces
are handmade out of 100%
recycled magazines, paper,
and posters in Uganda!
Orange & Brown
RCNL201
Pink and Brown
RCNL200
RCNL300
RCNL100
Multi-colorGreen and Grey
RecycledCollection
Akola Fact: These necklaces
are handmade out of 100%
recycled magazines, paper,
and posters in Uganda!
Orange & Brown
RCNL201
Pink and Brown
RCNL200
RCNL300
RCNL100
Multi-colorGreen and Grey
BraceletsCoil
Styling Tip: Stack multiple coil bracelets
in coordinating colors to improve any outfit!
Akola Fact: The Ugandan women who make the coil bracelet earn a
monthly wage that provide for school fees, housing improvements, and medical bills for their families.
CLBR202
CLBR201
CLBR204
CLBR105
CLBR205
CLBR102
CLBR203
CLBR106 CLBR107 CLBR108
CLBR100 CLBR101
CLBR200
Through the development of a two acre commercial garden, St. Paul and Rose’s orphanage is a self-sustaining enterprise and a model for others in the community.
Through the Mutungo Project, The UAPO constructed a children’s home for a local Ugandan ministry.
After 20 years of warfare and life in displaced camps, peace has finally returned to Northern Uganda.
The home was completed in March 2009 and has the capacity to house up to 180 disadvantaged and orphaned children.
To date, The UAPO has successfully drilled 21 clean water wells throughout the Eastern and Northern regions of Uganda, providing over 40,000 people with lasting clean water from deep wells.
Through the Buwala Project, The UAPO renovated a rural orphanage home to care for 25 needy children.
The Amaazi Project provides water and sanitation education to rural villages that have little or no access to clean water sources.
This center will provide skills training and jobs to enable the community to rebuild their lives.
To help the resettlement process, The UAPO will be opening a multi-purpose vocational training center to holistically meet the needs of three displaced communities.
Mutungo Project
Buwala Project
Mukisa Project
Amaazi Project
New Project!
THE UAPO’S PROJECTSThe UAPO has projects throughout Uganda that seek to meet the
needs of the poor through local partnerships.
Believe. Empower.Transform.
PO Box 250328 • Atlanta, GA 30325 • Phone: (404) 856-3709 • Fax: (678) 904-0595 • [email protected] • www.Akolaproject.org • www.TheUAPO.org