Tomorrow, February 3rd, is National Wear Red Day to promote awareness of Heart Disease in women. Heart disease is the number one killer for women in the United States – claiming the lives of more women yearly than all cancers combined, according to the American Heart Association. While the risk does grow with age, women [...] Artisans Step Into Brighter Future
February 1st, 2012
Same Sky is thrilled to receive updated testimonies of artisans working in the Avega collective in Rwanda. The women are making progress, thriving and building their futures because of their employment with Same Sky. “At first I did not have any job but now I wake up early in the morning and go to work,” [...] Ambassador of the Month: February
February 1st, 2012
Congratulations Ann! February’s Ambassador of the Month is Ann Lovell. Ann’s efforts have spread our story to Arizona, she has hosted several events and provides constant positive energy for Same Sky. Q: What drew you to Same Sky? How did you find out about Same Sky? A: I was drawn to Same Sky when I first [...] Sunshine, Saks and Same Sky
January 23rd, 2012
We are so proud that Saks Fifth Avenue will be hosting a Same Sky trunk show on Worth Avenue, Palm Beach on Friday January 27 and Saturday January 28. Many thanks to hosts Catherine Adler, Somers Farkas, Carolyn Grace, Michele Herbert, Hope Kessler, Sheila Klehm, Karen LeFrak, Hillie Mahoney, Janet Maleso, David Ober, Jane Pontarelli, [...] Abataka Zambia: Travel Notes to Inspire
January 19th, 2012
These are the travel notes of Same Sky founder, Francine LeFrak. In November 2011 She visited the Abataka Collective in Zambia to train artisans and evaluate their progress. Her words are a glimpse into the lives of Same Sky’s artisans. Hope you are as inspired as we are: The plane landed in Lusaka, Zambia a [...] Same Sky Staff Crochets
January 11th, 2012
Same Sky staff had a training session on Monday night to learn the complicated kumihimo stitch that artisans use to make Same Sky’s beautiful jewelry. Check out this video of staff members Caren, Indira, Ariel and Randy recieving instruction from Penny, of Mary Fisher Productions. Video by Elizabeth Long President in Zambia
January 5th, 2012
Former President George W. Bush visited Zambia at the beginning of December to raise health awareness of breast and cervical cancer, as well as HIV. Accompanied by his wife Laura and his two daughters, they traveled to Tanzania and Ethiopia, as well, to assert the U.S.’s commitment to raising health standards in those countries. [...] Ambassador of The Month: January
January 4th, 2012
Same Sky is happy to announce Veronica Kelly as the January Ambassador of the month! “The concept of empowering women everywhere resonates deeply with me. We are all women under the same sky and helping one another enriches us and gives all of us a feeling of empowerment. We have so much in this country [...] Same Sky’s New Year Resolution
December 29th, 2011
Same Sky is moving full-speed ahead into 2012 and all of our fans should expect some amazing changes and growth in the year to come. The most important goal is to train more artisans. We look forward to expanding the Same Sky family and are currently researching other collectives in Haiti and Thailand. As Same [...] Resolution. Resolution. Resolution.
December 28th, 2011
Every year we make them and every year we break them. Here are a few that are easy to keep: Eat Healthier: This one is a lot easier than you think! If you simply stop drinking soda on weekdays, that is eating healthier. You can tailor this one to you and your lifestyle. Reduce the [...] 