This project keeps old kiting gear out of the landfills and provides jobs, education and community resources to those who need it desperately. The process begins with unusable material donated by industry leader, Best Kiteboarding, as well as old kites left behind by local and visiting kiters, and ends with investing in a Haitian immigrant community while creating jobs, stories and opportunities along the way.
Check out the process!
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- Local kids donating old kites in return for backpacks for school
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- Maxon preparing the donated kites for the tailor
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- Our tailors, JR and Sonny
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- The final product
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- Kauai, Hawaii. Our bags end up all over the world!
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- Proceeds from bags sales fund English lessons for local women
Bags for sale! Our messenger and beach bags are now available at LEK – Buy yours today!
Also available in Northern California at Kindred Fair Trade Handcrafts and The Potting Shed.
