Projected Impact Report 2016
Providing Compassion through Fashion: For a Better Future Our Mission: Fashions for Mankind aims to lessen the burden of impoverish conditions in communities by celebrating a global fashion front through educational and developmental efforts. We advocate and promote the rise and expansion of cultural fashions, and encourage the pursuit of dreams for a better future.
Vision
A place where fashion enthusiast alike gain quick access to international fashions that have been made by self-‐sufficient individuals who have defeated the perils of poverty and are living their dreams.
About US! Fashions for Mankind is a, California nonprofit pursuing its federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Fashions for Mankind Inc. (“F4m”) is dedicated to the fostering and development of self-sufficient leaders through fashion. The cultivation of such an organization was derived from the outcry of poverty stricken communities around the world who sought sustainable methods to escape their circumstance. The population served includes men, women, and children from diverse cultural backgrounds. Fashions for Mankind is a charitable retailer breaking ground in the nonprofit sector. Our business model “Proving Compassion through Fashion” is our guiding principle in uniting anti-poverty and self-sufficiency efforts with educational development and global trade. Fashions for Mankind aims to diminish the impact of poverty, support sustainable income-developing communities, educate the youth, promote new and creative designs, and diversify the markets for a united global fashion front. VISION: END POVERTY FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN THROUGH 2016 IMPACT PORJECTION REPORT
Income Genera7ng E-‐Market
Interna7onal Summer School Program
US Ar7sian Incubator
The Charitable Retailer
It’s time we support and put more effort toward ethical fashion. Lets put a face to the designers that make our clothes. As a charitable retailer the customer, the volunteer, and the student and designer get to work hand in hand to improve the way we see fashion. The consumer gets an opportunity to get a unique item crafted by a student or designer in our program with a unique story. There is no such thing as blind fashion. The consumer also benefits because they can contribute to the lives of the students and families who are impacted by our programs.
Project Needle & Thread Project Needle & Thread (PNT) is our annual three-month long grassroots summer school project dedicated to the fostering and development of poverty stricken children in Africa through fashion and education.
House of Mankind House of mankind (HOM) is our US based emerging designer development and incubator program. F4m aims to address the concerns of the local community and its ambitious youth. Many struggle to follow their dreams and aspirations because of a lack of resources and exposure. We believe that if the opportunity is given, the world will be changed for the better.
Fashions for Mankind’s E-Market Social E nterprise
Our programs provide access to fair wages, entrepreneurial services, and education. We use fair trade standards to pay our students for the creations they create and sell on our site. As for the partners of House of Mankind, their brands are promoted and sold on our site. 100% of the proceeds goes to wages of our designers and then back into the program to help new students.
DEAR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS, I am both honored and humbled to serve as Executive Director. It has been my absolute pleasure to help create and run such a phenomenal charity. Our goal of empowering women and children lies at the heart of this organization. As a child I have always loved fashion and philanthropy. I felt that as a citizen of this world it is important to give back when the opportunity presents itself. My first time visiting Africa as an adult was in the country of my heritage, Nigeria. During the winters of 2007 and again in 2013 I visited the rural parts of Enugu and the poverty stricken parts of Lagos. I instantly fell in love with the community, culture, and passion of the people. It was clear to me that my opportunities in the states far surpassed many of the women and children I came across. The poverty around was overwhelmingly uncomfortable. I learned that over 68% of the women and children in these rural areas of the country were in extreme poverty. This meant that 68% of the community was making less than $1.25 a day (according to the world bank). Not only were these women and children suffering economically, but they also suffered from poor education, malnourishment, health problems, and lack of community leadership. I knew that if the world could see this, a powerful backing for change would emerge from our communities. That’s where the idea of “Proving Compassion through Fashion: for a better future” flourished. It’s a simple idea of blending philanthropy and fashion for the greater good. In many of these poverty stricken countries like Nigeria, there is a strong cultural, political, and economic significance to fashion. We have been a witness in our own community that fashion industries boost their countries/communities through the import and export process. Returning to the states I felt that both communities could benefit from a fashion based charity. Many of our youth in our communities suffer from a lack of resources and or encouragement to follow their dreams. There is an African proverb that I follow true to heart: “If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together”. Fashions for Mankind was created to build a global effort against poverty and impact the fashion industry with ethic design. There is growing recognition amongst world organizations, which focus on women and children in order to improve these horrible conditions and create social change. I want to take this time to personally thank the friends, family, donors, and supporters of Fashions for Mankind Inc. We are growing daily to create impact in the lives of women and children all around the world. We truly appreciate your constant support. This has been a community success. Thank you. Sincerely, Chidera Agude Fashions for Mankind-‐CEO
FASHIONS FOR MANKIND Providing Compassion through Fashion
April 3, 2015 Re: Letter of Intent for fundraising Dear Mr. Pepi Jackson, Fashions for Mankind is a California non profit looking to establish its status as a 501(c)3 organization. We began this community-‐based business in January 2015. As a small start up we are overjoyed with the process we have set for ourselves and the many deserving kids around the world hoping to fulfill their dreams of fashion. We would like to give you the opportunity to be involved in the development of social change in poverty stricken communities through our programs. We would like to invite you in this years fund-‐raising plan. Our organization is dedicated to empower women and children through fashion. We believe the women and children we work with deserve every advantage to enhance their communities and personal potential. We are hoping to raise funds for our upcoming fundraising luncheon event on June 13th. The goal of this fundraiser activity is to raise awareness about our new non-‐profit, encourage the community to help with impacting the lives of many children in poverty, and to raise funds for our start up cost and the development of our programs. As our new organization continues to grow, our impact for social change will reach lives globally. We ask for your support or suggestion in making this a success. Together we can provide compassion through fashion. Thank you, Chidera Agude Fashions for Mankind Founder and Director
2015-‐16 IMPACT PORJECTION REPORT-‐ FASHIONS FOR MANKIND INC
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Fashions for Mankind Inc. seeks to partner with poverty stricken women and
children of Nigeria. Nigeria has a complex social and political history that has, impacted adversely on it’s population resulting in a deterioration of income
distribution. In recent years, a decrease in the countries moral has been a result of attacks by rebel groups such as Boko Haram, an increase of life threatening
illnesses, poor education, and or the inability to provide food or nourishment for many families. As a result, Nigeria accounts for the majority of its poor amongst women and children.
Poverty Statics and Development facts • Of the largest population in Africa, Nigeria has a population of 173.6 Million people (2013) •
According to The World Bank about 70% of the population is living below poverty lines
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The overall life expectancy is 52 years of age
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23.2% of the population living in rural areas are unemployed
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49% of the population does not have running water
Contribution to Poverty • Dysfunctional education system • •
High macroeconomic instability (worst in the world) Youth Militancy
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General insecurity of life and property
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Unfriendly business environment (weak institutions, corruption, high cost of doing business)
Latest development: Nigeria has developed a new social plan entitled State Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy aka (SEEDS). The country has six major targets: Economic empowerment and Poverty reduction, Education, Health, Employment generation, Gender equity, and the distribution of Water.
METHODOLOGY In order to measure Fashions for Mankind’s social impact in its Nigerian partnerships, Fashion’s for Africa’s team conducts a manual survey which measures a range of developmental information: from quantitative metrics like demographics, income, educational levels, and food security, to qualitative indicators such as in-‐depth self evaluations and interviews. Questionnaires with over 30 multiple-‐choice questions are given to participants. Results from the surveys will be presented and compared for each question.
:: Youth Impact :: Project Needle & Thread Summer Our charitable efforts begin with our African based youth mentoring fashion program. The program entitled “Project Needle & Thread” offers middle school and high school students (stemming from impoverished communities) an opportunity to learn valuable skills about garment construction, styling, and careers in fashion, just to name a few. Upon completion of the program, students are placed with a fashion industry mentor and a life skills internship. Students are awarded with an end of the year fashion show where they showcase their creations to friends, family, and industry leaders.
These students range in age of 13-‐18 and all come from improvised rural backgrounds in Nigeria. Students attend a 12-‐week course during the summer. Amongst completion students can showcase their work at the end of the year fashion show. awareness, and self-‐image. Every girl deserves to be appreciated and reminded that she matters. The program stresses self-‐love, community involvement, and self-‐sufficiency through fashion. We also encourage our girls to develop life long relationships and meaningful network skills.
OUR GOALS:
Projected for Summer 2016*
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Girls enrolled in the Summer Academy (max amount able to accept) Scholarship award recipients
Promote education and life skills
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Empower young girls to be leaders in their community § §
Encourage healthy self-esteem
Give opportunity to children in poverty
Encourage students to appreciate the art of fashion
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and design.
Students offered paid
Hours of fashion design, sketching, cultural awareness, self-image, business training provided to students
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People benefit from community food and health program
House of Mankind is our interactive artisan incubator program. We use our global fashion ambassadors to seek emerging designers and establish partnerships. We advocate for the most talented, creative, and innovative fashion designers. Our unique service is designed to prepare designers for industry demands and brand establishment. We nurture our relationships with our artisan partners through sales from our online store, marketing efforts, and industry promotion. We provide fair-‐trade and income-‐generating opportunities to our artisans as partners. Proceeds generated from the market and events are reinvested into the non-‐profit so that it can continue to expand its charitable efforts.
Our Process: For the first 2 years of operation House of Mankind will intake 5-‐8 US based emerging designers. We will work with the development of their brands, introduce them to manufacturers, and then promote them to industry merchants. Our thoughts are that international fashion lies within the states through a diverse group of children of the African diaspora. There has been an increase in the amount of consumers wanting African or traditional based designs in their local markets. Goals: • Bringing international fashions to the states • Making international fashions available in local markets • Giving the opportunity to emerging designers to pursue their dreams • Releasing designers when they become self sufficient and are able to sustain a comfortable income for themselves • Interact with consumers and use House of Mankind as a platform to spread the word about traditional garments and merging it into current trends • Become the most sought out market that combines charity and retail as its fundamental principles
Fashions for Mankind understands the vital importance for our emerging designers to become self-‐sufficient leaders in their communities. We also understand that the world is becoming more culturally conscious, fashion conscious, and ethically conscious. By purchasing form our markets the consumer will be helping the life of a child around the world.
FASHIONS FOR MANKIND PROGRAM MEASUREMENT REPORT
EMPOWERMENT. •
INDICATOR MEASUREMENT: uplift and improve young girls self-‐esteem; eliminate (100%) complaints of not feeling loved or able to make a change
Outcome Goals: 1. Short-‐term: Girls make new friendships and trust fellow students 2. Intermediate: Participating girls are counseled and provided mentors 3. Long-‐Term: Girl seek to become leaders in their communities and feel comfortable operating their own businesses Questions: • Do you have a female role model? • When you look in the mirror, do you like what you see? • What do you want to do when you grow up? • Does anyone in your life tell you that they love you? • Do you have any friends, if so how many? • Do you think classes at Project Voice are helping your family? • Do you think you can make a change in your community? • Do you believe you have a voice?
Personal Life. INDICATOR MEASUREMENT: Increase monthly income by (15%)
Outcome Goals: 1. Short-‐term: Women learn money management and banking 2. Intermediate: Participating women are full time employed 3. Long-‐Term: Participating women and girls are able to run their own businesses and obtain residual income Questions: • How much do you currently make per day? • Does your income meet or support your basic need? • Do you make enough money to support your family? • How of your money is made from working with Side By Side • Are you the primary income-‐earner in your family? • Do you have a bank account? • Can you afford to pay your children’s school fees? • Do you know how to make a budget, if so, do you budget your household income?
FASHIONS FOR MANKIND PROGRAM MEASUREMENT REPORT
INDICATOR MEASUREMENT: Eliminate (100%) complaints of hunger
Outcome Goals: 1. Short-‐term: Participants are schooled and fed sufficiently 2. Intermediate: Participating women receive bi-‐weekly subsidized food to feed family 3. Long-‐Term: Participating women earn enough money to feed themselves and family sufficiently and provide an increased standard of living Questions: • How many meals do you or your family eat per day? • Do you think you have enough food to feed your family per week? • Do you ever miss meals because you cannot afford food? • How often do you and your family run out of food? • Do you or your family ever hunger but do not eat because of a lack of food and money?
Education. INDICATOR MEASUREMENT: Increase basic education and skill trade by (100%)
Outcome Goals: 1. Short-‐term: Women and girls are taught sufficient skills in fashion textile and design 2. Intermediate: Participating women are able to read and write efficiently 3. Long-‐Term: Participating women and girls are able to effectively communicate and use modern computer skills Questions: • How satisfied are you with your reading and writing skills • How satisfied are you with your English? • Have you ever used a computer?
Fair Trade Questions:
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How satisfied are you about your personal health at work? How satisfied are you about your personal safety and security at work? How satisfied are you with the quality of your personal life? Do you think the products you make is important to you and your community? In the last year, how often have you visited a clinic or received medical care?
15-16 FINANCIAL SUMMARY In 2016, Fashions for Mankind is estimated earned $147,674 in gross revenue. Fashions for Mankind revenue is spread evenly between product sales (24%), fund-raisers (29%), and donations/grants (47%). Fashions for Mankind projects to earn approximately 31% of its gross revenue from income-generating activities. reflecting our commitment to delivering as much value as possible back to our Nigerian partners.
Riverside Head office INCOMING CASH FLOW Fundraisers Le tour De Fashion Luncheon Cocktails for a Cause Golf Tournament Eagle Glen Local Grants End of the year Gala Fundraiser
$93,626. $14,181 11,190 42,255 26,000
Clothing sales Other donations & deposits
$22,048 $32,000
Subtotal Incomes
$147,674
OUTGOING CASH FLOW
Transfer to Nigeria (project needle & thread) Program Staff Rent & Utilities Travel Office supplies & Printing House of Mankind Social Enterprise expenses Fundraising expenses Bank charges, currency adjustments & postage Other expenses
$48,500 $36,000 $4090 $4804. $1992. $10,496. $14,927. $2649. $4,292.
Subtotal Expenses
$127,750
BALANCE AS OF 31 DEC 2016
$19,924