Children playing in

Kibera, Nairobi.

Made by the people for the people, the fair trade fashion accessories company was founded in November 2005 by Cristina Cisilino and Gerson Barnett. Made's main objective is to provide employment and promote sustainable, ethical trade in Africa.

Made Africa was established in 2008 as an independent charity working in partnership with Made and other NGO's in Africa. The charity's mission is to promote educational and training projects in Africa.

"The charity's objectives are to relieve poverty and financial hardship in Africa, focusing mainly on the provision of training and funding in Africa for fair-trade and self-help projects."