#IAMHEDZOLE

Hedzole’ – Freedom Through Sustainable Impact

Hedzole’ is a social impact initiative under the umbrella of BASICS International, dedicated to empowering women and men through skill training and sustainable economic growth.

Each Hedzole’ product is individually crafted with creativity and skill, reflecting the artistry and resilience of our producers.

Sustainability at Our Core

Our eco-friendly products are made from:

  • Plastic Waste
  • Textile Waste
  • Locally Sourced Fabrics

By repurposing materials that would otherwise contribute to pollution, we are committed to zero waste production, ensuring a greener planet while creating opportunities for artisans.

A Business Model with Purpose

100 percent of the proceeds create impact.

  • Our producers earn above fair wages through a profit-sharing model that fosters economic independence.
  • The remaining shared profits fund BASICS International’s mission, providing nutritious meals to more than 100 children daily, year-round.

Every purchase of a Hedzole’ product is a step toward freedom—for our artisans, our communities, and the environment.

#IAMHEDZOLE empowers women by:
  • Creating Visibility

    It's imperative for us to give space for women – to be noticed, recognized, and have their own voices. There is no possibility of having a voice if an woman  is not accounted for and represented.

  • Ensuring  Consideration

    We address the concerns and needs of women are taken into account by policy-makers.

  • Providing Access

    Our mission is to expose our seamstresses for social interactions. Women must be able to engage in society’s activities and social networks in their daily life, including economic, social, cultural, religious, and political activities. If our seamstresses are not able to navigate in society, they will be limited in their future endeavors.

  • Educating Women on Their Rights

    Women  must have rights to act and claim, rights to be different, legal rights, rights to access social services, such as housing, education, transportation, and health care.

  • Providing Resources

    We ensure that women are able to fully participate in society. Women who do not have access to basics resources are not able to participate fully in society. However, even if women have access, they cannot participate fully without adequate knowledge of how to use these resources.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Are These Women Trained?

Each woman goes through an extensive 6 week training that covers how to use a sewing machine, proper stitching, how to use a cutting board and everything she will need to become a successful seamstress. We have sewing teachers come in from around the world to teach our seamstresses new techniques and how to create new products.

Are These Women Compensated?

We are proud to say that every single day our women are learning something new while earning an income to sustain themselves and their families. Each woman has a bank account and is taught how to save and make smart financial decisions for her future. The growth we have witnessed is astounding.

How Can These Women be Supported

You can support #IAMHEDZOLE and a woman finding her own freedom by purchasing a ready-made product or by making an order for custom designs. In addition, we sew  for bulk orders and we have the ability to use authentic Ghanaian/African fabrics. We create table runners, bags, oven mitts, bed runners, patchwork quilts- you name it, we can stitch it.

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Contact (Ghana & USA Office's)

+233 (0) 277 512671 +233 (0) 277 227427
+1 718-454-1273
BASICS International Mailing Address:
P.O.Box CT 3727, Cantonments Accra Ghana, West Africa.
BASICS International Mailing Address:
P. O BOX 300888
JAMAICA NY 11430 USA
Programme Office and Facilities:
Chorkor Accra
Programme Office and Facilities:
c/o Thomas White Jr Foundation Building
162- 04 Tuskegee Airmen Way Jamaica, New York 11433 USA

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