Why can't we do good globally, by doing good at business? It shouldn't ALL be about the bottom line. Ultimately, we believe that we can leverage the power of consumers to make a difference around the globe. We think we can produce unique USA-made dog toys and unique "people" products (USA-made leather belts, journals and wallets) that can be leveraged for a "bigger" purpose. We are here because we believe in the "commerce for good" model. We aren't here to create yet another non-profit with good intentions and vague results. In a place where they can rise up as leaders and truly make a global difference. Taking the poorest of the poor in one of the hardest "spots" in life that you could imagine - being a Widows or an Orphan - and helping them when they need help. That is what WO is about, helping where it counts. Give where it counts, in a way that counts. Why give? Why help?īecause it does help, it does make a difference. Those are the type of people that WO is going to help.Īnd, this leads us to another point at WO. those are the type of people that will rise out of poverty. The people of that great country have decided enough is enough and they are ready for their turn. Lots of "good" changes in Ethiopia are happening. Even though their annual income per citizen is only $400 - almost every year out of the past 10 years Ethiopia has been in the top 5 fastest growing economies in the world. When it comes to places that are making a difference, countries who are on a roll, heading in the right direction, I think you would be hard pressed to find one better than Ethiopia. from 30 years ago when the Communist regime was overthrown in their country. Not necessarily because of foreign aid, but because Ethiopians have shown a collective desire to rise out of poverty. Surprisingly, that number is IMPROVING over the past decade. The average annual income, per citizen, in Ethiopia is $400 per year. In America, we don't even notice this unless we pay VERY close attention. Ethiopia (the current place of funding via WO products) is currently in a rough spot (draught), but it is improving. We want to contribute resources toward something good that is already in motion. We want to be strategic, we want to get behind a winning team. So, how do we do that, in an effective and impactful way?Īt WO, when we make a decision to place a form of funding or aid with a specific people group - we want to help people whom have chosen for themselves that it is time to rise up. it's very apparent that they need help! Our help. and, truthfully, it's a valid one.Īt WO, we are passionate about helping widows + orphans around the globe. The question to answer in this post: why are you helping folks "half-way around the world" when there is so much need in America? Thus, global orphan statistics significantly underestimate the number of orphans worldwide and fail to account for many children who are among the most vulnerable and most in need of a family. Nor do current estimates include the vast number of children who are living on the streets, exploited for labor, victims of trafficking, or participating in armed groups. This does not count the estimated 2-8+ million children living in institutions. O 153 million children worldwide that have lost either one parent (“single orphan”) or both parents. O 17.8 million children worldwide that have lost both parents (“double orphan”) Heartbreaking, really.Īlthough reflecting only broad projections, the estimated number of orphans globally currently reported by the US Government and UNICEF, include: Raising kids where basic day-to-day needs are unmet. Of these, it is estimated that 14.8% of widows live in extreme poverty where basic needs go unmet - that's 38+ million widows globally that live in poverty. The 2015 Global Widows Report estimates the total number of widows globally to be 258,481,056 – a 9% increase since 2010. The Mission of WO Design (W is for widows - O is for orphans) is to create and sell unique products, each with a tangible "give back" to help widows and orphans globally.
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