How is your business helping to solve the health, social, or economic challenges created by COVID19?
In preparation for the impact that COVID-19 is imposing on our local communities in Uganda, we are manufacturing reusable, washable and biodegradable anti-viral face-masks as an alternative to single use plastic face masks. We also launched a campaign " For each upcycled product you bought, 50% of the proceeds is used to manufacture Eco-masks which are freely distributed to local market vendors, health workers and other essential service providers in Uganda.
Does your business contribute most to recovery, response, or resilience?
Resilience - we're improving the broader infrastructure for responding to pandemic outbreaks.
What is the stage of your product development?
I have a market ready product/service. I have sold to customers.
What strengths does your team bring? Include skills and personal experience with the problem.
All our founders have been environmental enthusiasts from a young age and victims of their parents being disabled. Check full stories (https://kimulifashionability.squarespace.com/our-team). Therefore similar passions bonded us cohesively hence we turned our painful past experiences into a motivated strength to fight for conservation and full inclusion of persons with disabilities in our communities. We also have various skills which seamlessly compliment towards our impactful vision.Below are some of our management staff;Kiggundu Sairus, Social entrepreneur, business developer, PRO and awareness programs´ manager.Namujju Juliet, certified fashion designer, Social media manager and team leader.Kavuma Johnmary; marketier and environmentalist and waste collection manager.Kyazze Edward is a Special Needs Rehabilitator especially in sign language interpretation.Etienne Salborn, strategist, mentor and also he is the founder of Social innovationacademy.Nabaggala Agness (cant hear and talk), trainer and heads creative tailoring skills to persons with disabilities.
What countries do you operate in?
Currently we are in Uganda but our goal is to expand to all East African countries by 2025.
Is your company headquartered in a US "Opportunity Zone"?
No