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Saturday, December 16, 2017

A trip to the Serengetee....

I've had the opportunity to be a brand rep for an amazing company called Serengetee for the last two months. Serengetee was founded in 2012 by two college guys who wanted to combine their love of travel, fabric and a desire to give back. So Serengetee was born and it's been changing the way people view fashion ever since.
Serengetee buys fabric from local artisans in more than 25 countries. Their purchases support people who are trying to make a living and trying to provide for their families. These aren't mass-produced, factory-made fabrics. They are made by fathers, grandmothers, aunties- real people, and the purchases are making a real difference.
It doesn't stop there though. Serengetee donates 10% of their profits to grassroots causes in the very areas they purchase their fabric from. Causes such as ending human trafficking, providing clean water or even supporting veterans here in the US. When you buy a shirt with the Dulu Pocket pictured below, you are supporting disaster relief efforts in Nepal to rebuild after their recent earthquake.
The fabrics used for these pockets and other merchandise like Serengetee's cool backpacks, hats, bracelets and much more, are brought back to the US and then the items are sewn by hand by employees in Los Angeles.


When you buy a shirt with the Jamapa Pocket above, you are giving back to impoverished children in Mexico. You can sort the fabrics by country and cause while shopping, to support the issues that you care most about. There are so many options!
One thing that I love about Serengetee is that it is an easy way for people to give back while doing something they have to do anyway. A lot of college students feel like they don't have the disposable income to donate and give like they would like to. Students have to use their money to pay for things like tuition, rent, food and...clothes. Serengetee shows that by making conscious decisions about where you shop and what brands you support, you can make a difference
Because Serengetee's fabric comes from local artisans and its items are constructed right here in the US, you can feel good buying from them. You know that your money isn't funding the exploitation of people in sweatshops or unsafe working conditions. It's supporting families and students. 
When you shop with Serengetee you are supporting causes around the world, providing jobs right here in the US and you'll end up with some stylin' apparel for you and the people you care about. 
As someone who loves to travel and who cares about making a difference, I'm so glad I found Serengetee! Check out a few more photos of myself and my friend Clara repping Serengetee below ↓↓↓↓