Tukula (meaning "we grow") is an accessories line based in Jinja, Uganda. We hire young women who are trained as seamstresses but aren't able to find consistent work. Along with a fair wage these women receive medical care, an encouraging work environment, and access to savings programs. In addition to our full time employees, we provide paid interships for women who are on the verge of dropping out of sewing school so that they can continue with their studies and receive a job immediatly after graduating. By relieving the pressure of school fees, medical fees, and daily expenses, these ladies are able to walk with confidence and joy.

By purchasing all of our materials in local markets we are able to help Uganda's economy from start to finish. Each item is made from printed fabric called kitenge that is used in many Ugandan's day to day lives. Due to the inconsistency in availability of these prints, all of our items are made with "limited edition" prints, which give our products a one of a kind quality. The tukula logo is screen printed on each of our products, allowing the ladies the ability to learn a new skill and keep with our unique design aesthetic.

There is so much potential for people if you just give them a chance to dream. We've seen first-hand how quickly circumstances can change for young women by giving them that chance. After getting to know the ladies of Tukula, we realized they have dreams beyond their sewing machines. Whether they want to buy livestock or teach others how to sew, Tukula is dedicated to giving these ladies the opportunity to reach their goals.