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\"fashion<\/a><\/p>\n

Nicholas Kristof, journalist and New York Times<\/em> columnist, shared the triumphant story of Jane Ngoiri<\/a>, a 38-year-old Kenyan mother of three, who overcame homelessness and poverty by recycling discarded wedding gowns and dresses. She bought a dress for about $7 and used the fabric to make several children\u2019s dresses. Jane\u2019s business grew quickly, and she received a small business loan from Jamii Bora Trust<\/a>, the largest microfinance organization in Kenya. She was able to purchase a home<\/a> for her family and paid for her children\u2019s education.<\/p>\n

Jane\u2019s story is one example of how Nicholas and wife Sheryl Wudunn\u2019s Half the Sky<\/a> movement is giving women in the poorest parts of the world (i.e. slums, ghettos, etc.) the resources to become successful business owners. We can support women in similar situations<\/a> to Jane\u2019s by donating to charities<\/a> fighting to end poverty and extremism against women.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, we can learn from Jane\u2019s example of transforming used clothing into something new and lessen the ever-increasing amount of clothing in landfills. You can experiment with more practical repurposing ideas like using old jeans to make handbags<\/a> or try the more eccentric idea of fashion designer Antoine Peters, and make a new dress from your tighty whities<\/a>. The ideas for repurposing clothing are endless!<\/p>\n

If you feel compelled to give Jane and\/or other women your unused bridal and bridesmaids\u2019 dresses or casual and prom gowns, you can visit this page<\/a> to learn where to send your donations!<\/p>\n

Image Credit:<\/strong> AISPIX<\/a>\/ Shutterstock\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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