Shanley
I am a New York based freelance writer and social entrepreneur working to provide a platform in the global fashion market for developing artisans in rural Uganda. I’m convinced that generating sustainable income is better than a quick fix. I believe women are the future of change in Africa, and that women with businesses change the local political environment for the better. Passions: yoga, snobby coffee, dark beer, feminism, LGBT rights, international development. Lover of people. Committed to cultural awareness, autonomy, dignity.
I have a particular weakness for extra strong Porter, fur jackets and crunchy sushi rolls.
You can read more about my story here.
Have something to say? Email me at shanley(at)nakateproject(dot)com.
Cheers,
Shanley
You are lovely. Totally and completely lovely.
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Absolutely inspiring. Bravo and thank you for setting such a beautiful example.
[...] vivid example of partnering with Africa is the Nakate Project. Founded by Shanley Knox in December of 2010, the project trains artisans in rural areas (through other local artisans) of [...]
[...] Shanley lists watching documentaries and cooking tacos with her brothers as serious [...]
Beautiful – true beauty.
[...] Shanley Knox Is one of the most courageous women I know. She the takes Social Enterprise in its literal sense as she works with Local Artisans far deep in the Village of Kakooge in Nakasongola Uganda to help them generate a sustainable income rather than hand them aid. The most interesting thing isn’t only her model but the fact that she uses fashion to make known talent that lies deep inside hard working local Artisans at one end of the world. The Nakate Project “exists to provide unique designs from Ugandan artisans to fashion conscious women. We use the creation of our pieces as an opportunity to establish relationships connecting Ugandan professionals and artisans with marginalized women in rural villages – using African talent to nourish African growth and development. Our idea of taking Africa with you is centered on the belief that the Africa we have experienced has to something to teach and offer brave, open, inspired women across the globe. Through the unique aesthetic we have come to love, we seek to both celebrate a part of the world that teaches us to live more deeply, and to challenge the bold adventurer that we know already lives inside of you” [...]