Seeds of Sustainability: SOKO Kenya’s Ethical Approach Shines for Fashion Revolution Week
From discovering SOKO Kenya through a powerful Fashion Revolution Week’s hashtag—#whomademyclothes—during our founder’s time in Europe, to now sharing their story, it was lovely to explore the seeds of Sustainability by showing how SOKO Kenya’s Ethical Approach Shines for Fashion Revolution Week and beyond.
Our sit-down with the founder revealed that SOKO Kenya is not just a garment manufacturing powerhouse; it’s the flare of hope in an industry often shadowed by controversy.
We can’t wait for you to watch our upcoming video interview that goes into the fabric of SOKO Kenya’s mission and show the shared paths of Sustainable Fashion Talks and this eco-conscious enterprise.
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SOKO Kenya is a clothing manufacturing unit based in Kenya. It was founded by Joanna Maiden in 2009 with the intention to create a sustainable and ethical business model that empowers local artisans. Chatting with Joanna away from the cameras, her deep connection to this social mission was unmistakably clear. Her face lights up with pure joy as she shares tales of SOKO Kenya’s early days and her dreams for the team that has become her second family. It’s evident when she speaks that her commitment to the people who make SOKO Kenya what it is – that’s the fabric of her leadership and the cornerstone of the company’s spirit.
Before founding SOKO Kenya, she worked in various capacities in the fashion industry in the UK, which gave her insights into the workings of the fashion supply chain and the desire to create a more equitable system.
Here’s a little preview of what guided our exclusive interview:
- We were curious about what ignited the spark for this socially conscious fashion production company.
- How they are participating in or supporting Fashion Revolution Week and what this movement mean for their company.
- How SOKO Kenya ensure fair and ethical treatment of its workers.
- Joanna shared her vision which goes past Kujuwa initiative and stitching academy. She is involved in the livelihood of workers and worries about their life past working at SOKO Kenya.
We are looking forward to sharing these inspiring deep conversations. Stay tuned to witness how Sustainable Fashion isn’t just about scolding people and organizations. It’s also about celebrating those who are trying their best to do better because No One Adopts a Fully Sustainable Lifestyle Overnight. We are all on a beautiful learning journey.
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