As some of you know, I had the chance to spend several months living among the poorest of the poor in West Africa. Needless to say, it was life-changing experience and an experience that demanded a response.
In the spirit of Isaiah 58:10, a couple of friends and myself have created a non-profit apparel company called ‘spendyourself.’
Love has compelled us to feel the weight of responsibility, and to take hold of an opportunity that can make a difference. That’s why spendyourself is much more than an apparel company—it represents a heart for social justice and a vision to drive potential change in the world.
The vision of this movement is two-fold.
- First, we want to give a voice to the voiceless and oppressed all across the world. Each t-shirt tells a story, and we’re depending on YOU to tell the individual stories that each shirt embodies. Without your part, we would be unable to spread the message of those who have no voice.
- Second, the money you spend on the shirt goes directly to fund the specific project that your shirt was inspired by. Each project helps empower the powerless in a sustainable way. We don’t want to be about just throwing money at something, but we work with reputable, trustworthy partners to fund specific projects that bring lasting, sustainable change.
The exciting part right now is that our website has officially launched and I wanted to share the link with you if you would like to support our efforts. I’ve attached the link below and would love to hear your feedback!
http://spendyourself.net/
And because every post is better with pictures, here’s a few more from Africa.
