Common Threadz: "Siphamandla Hiabisa"

Let me start by saying Common Threadz is one of the coolest companies I have come across. This nonprofit aids orphans and other children of need in developing counties. Their goal is to help these underprivileged children reach their full potential by empowering them, their caretakers, and the local community organization supporters.

How does Common Threads do such a thing? Well… The list is long but they sell bracelets, have feeding programs, land development programs, t-shirts, the fundraising platforms seem to go on and on, which is AWESOME!

For instance if you buy a bracelet you give a school uniform to a child in need so that they are able to attend school. If you donate $10 you are able to buy a pair of shoes for a needy child in Africa. If you buy a t-shirt you are feeding an orphan for a month, provide them with a school uniform, or both. What is great about these fundraising techniques is that many locals contribute, for instance jobs are provided for seamstresses.

Let’s get down to the t-shirts though. Common Threadz produces limited edition high quality t-shirts which come in signature, orphan, or celebriitee collections. If you opt for the signature collection, for each shirt you buy, they give a school uniform to child in need. The orphan collection provides an orphan in Africa with food for a month and a school uniform. If you go for the celebritee collection they provide a school uniform and $5 towards a charity of the celebrities choice.

These limited edition t-shirts run for $38, but do not let this scare you. Here is why… If you order two or more you get free shipping. There is only 250 printed of each style tee and they are eco-friendly, which means these t-shirts are rare. Also, your name will be printed on the “honor wall” in Africa. They will even e-mail you the picture if you want!

My favorite t-shirts are the ones by the orphans themselves. I particularly liked the car drawn by Siphamandia Hiabisa. I actually purchased this tee and have to say every time I wear it I get compliments. People always ask me about this as well, so it is a conversation piece. Please support this awesome cause! Buy one today, they are awesome and so comfy as well!