The story behind Cycle of Good
SKILLED FAIR TRADE TAILORS
CYCLE OF GOOD
Located in Longton, Stoke on Trent, Cycle of Good is a fundraising initiative which is part of a wonderful hub of social enterprises created by registered charity The Krizevac Project. The Krizevac Project is a different kind of charity achieving lasting positive change for some of Africa’s most needy communities in enterprising ways. 100% of all money made by Cycle of Good helps to fund social enterprise, early years childcare and family support in Chilomoni Township, Malawi which is one of the poorest countries in the world.
All of the Cycle of Good team in Malawi live in Chilomoni where the workshop is situated. The enterprises together employ 500 people who have all completed a two year diploma in tailoring and design using old sewing machines donated from the UK. They have also completed further training focused on accessories production, offered by international volunteers. Proceeds from the enterprises fund a vital children’s centre, providing early years care and family support to around 2000 vulnerable children at any one time. It’s a quiet revolution of skills building and economic growth in a country with no welfare state: if you don’t earn, you don’t eat.
What’s particularly special about The Cycle of Good is that many of the enterprises are part of a circular economy; reusing unwanted or waste products from the UK and turning them into profit. The company has shipped thousands of books, bikes, computers and sewing machines, which are refurbished, used for training or sold to create a surplus that funds international standard childcare and the building of new schools.
That's why it’s called the Cycle of Good!
Fantastic site with lovely ethical products to buy.
Green Tulip is a gem! An online ethical store, with a wide variety of goods for the home and family. I purchased some silicone storage bags (which are great by the way). Very competitive prices too. Delivery was fast, items were thoughtfully packaged. I will definitely use them again.
Lovely coasters, just as pictured and excellent quality for the price, look more expensive
The placemats and coasters are amazing quality and look great! The size is perfect for my small patio table
Thank you!
Helen
I bought these for my children's packed lunches and haven't used them yet (apart from the small tins) but I'm very pleased with them - they're a clever design: compact yet have enough room.
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