Do-Gooder: Mary Fanaro & OmniPeace – Working to end violence & injustice in Congo
Not long ago I had the pleasure of meeting social entrepreneur, Mary Fanaro, creator of the OmniPeace. OmniPeace is a humanitarian fashion brand, donating 25% of all profits to charities promoting peace, education, human rights and ending extreme poverty in Congo, Africa.
OmniPeace reaching out to communities in Congo, Africa
As a t-shirt and jeans girl, Mary Fanaro created the silhouette of Africa logo and printed them onto various styles of t-shirts. Mary’s t-shirts are made from all eco-friendly materials and are available for men, women, and children sizes. The easy chic tote bags are perfect for work, daytime errands… and make fantastic gifts! Beyond the fashion, Mary has worked closely with UNICEF & the V-Day Foundation to build and help maintain the City of Joy, a healing center and safe community for Congolese women and girls.
OmniPeace Sequins Tote, $75
OmniPeace Jute Shoulder Bag, $30
Though Omnipeace is much more than a T-shirt and tote bag line. They’ve placed a call for action to aid the people of Congo – and YOU can easily help!
Congo Pledges
1.Urge Industry Leaders to Make Conflict-Free Products by emailing the 21 Biggest Electronics Companies here.
2. Call your Senators and urge them to cosponsor the Congo Conflict Minerals Act of 2009 (S.891). Just dial the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask for the Senator’s office.
3. Fill out the form to send President Obama a copy of the call-to-action OmniPeace Hangtag from the Congo t-shirt line.
Through high-profile endorsements, OmniPeace gained popularity in the public eye. Celebrities from Jessica Alba to Alicia Keys, David Beckham to Common have all been spotted wearing & supporting the OmniPeace line.
Jennifer Aniston, Sheryl Crow, Mary Fanaro, and Courteney Cox in/for OmniPeace
I am inspired by OmniPeace and Mary Fanaro because of generous and dedicated outreach to those in need (and those who are often overlooked). Mary has built schools for children in Africa and has created support groups for women and children who have been victimized by rape and violence. At Green with Glamour, we celebrate individuals who care for the environment and others around them. Living a green lifestyle is not only about wearing eco-friendly clothing or reducing your carbon footprint but is about bringing peace to the world around us.
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