Global Mamas

Muenda Fair Trade has been proud to support Global Mamas for 4 years now. Global Mamas is a non-profit and fair trade organization assisting women in Ghana, Africa to become economically independent. This organization also has a sister organization 'Women in Progress' that is an international volunteer organization that operates in Ghana.

We are pleased at Muenda to be introducing a new range of bags made out of trash (yup, trash bags). These are from Ghana and made by the women of Global Mamas. Each bag is hand sewn and Fair Trade. These bags are durable and fun! We have all been surprised by there success!!

Trashy Bags Recycling and Sewing Center, Ghana

This tote bag is rubbish! 270 tons of plastic waste is generated every day in Ghana - 85% of that is from small non-biodegradable plastic bags used for purified water and ice cream. Trashy Bags are a unique, fashionable way to help recycle some of the waste that is gathering along the roadways and littering the countryside.

This messenger bag is rubbish! 270 tons of plastic waste is generated every day in Ghana - 85% of that is from small non-biodegradable plastic bags used for purified water and ice cream.
This new addition of Trashy Bags to Global Mamas are a unique, fashionable way to help recycle some of the waste that is gathering along the roadways and littering the countryside.

Fair Trade supporter (and Susie's Mother in law) Mary Jane Gregan was recently featured in the Journal and Courier for her work with African drumming in the classroom.  Mary Jane has traveled to Ghana and lived with the women of Global Mamas Fair Trade.  Her passion for sharing the culture of Africa to her students is truly inspiring.

Students in Mary Jane Gregan's world cultures class have enjoyed learning African drumming so much, even other students at McCutcheon are talking about "pat pat" class, as they've dubbed it.

This delightful 'Good Luck' charm keyring is made using recycled glass and ceramic beads! The recycled beads are made in Odumase-Krobo in Ghana, West Africa. The beads are then strung together by women of the non-profit Global Mamas at their new Fair Trade Center.

This delightful 'Good Luck' charm keyring is made using recycled glass beads! The recycled beads are made in Odumase-Krobo in Ghana, West Africa. The beads are then strung together by women of the non-profit Global Mamas at their relatively new Fair Trade Center.

This forest flower batik cotton bag is handmade by women in Ghana, West Africa. Global Mamas is a fair trade non-profit organization supporting women-led businesses in Africa. Lined with an inside and outside pocket. Loop close with handmade ceramic bead. 12" high by 17" wide with a 10" drop handle. Machine washable.

This is a great reusable shopping bag, very sturdy! Each bag is hand signed.

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This wildflower batik cotton bag set in blue is handmade by women in Ghana, West Africa. Global Mamas is a fair trade non-profit organization supporting women-led businesses in Africa. Lined with an inside and outside pocket.

 Loop close with handmade ceramic bead. 12" high by 14" wide with a 10" drop handle. Machine Washable. This is a great bag for school or as a day bag.