Songa Designs International Introduces Accessories Handcrafted by Women in Rwanda

Songa Designs International, an accessories line made by under-resourced women in Rwanda in East Africa. That’s to create economic independence. Especially today announced the launch of its collection.

Founded by Sarah Sternberg, the handmade necklaces. Also bracelets and earrings. As well as belts and other specialty accessories. For they are entirely constructed and produced in Rwanda. All using local and natural materials.

“We believe in supporting all women and our accessories are the link between supporting a cause. I mean yet also expressing your own style and personality,” said Sarah Sternberg, founder of Songa Designs International. “Our ultimate goal at Songa is to highlight the powerful stories. All of Rwandan women in an effort to support their journey toward financial liberation.”

Songa, meaning ‘the path forward’ in Swahili. For it is synonymous with the company’s mission. Crafted with fair trade principles in mind. Because Songa Designs International provides women in Rwanda with the opportunity to make their own income using special skills they acquired from a young age, moving them forward on their road to financial independence.

All of Songa’s artisanal goods are environmentally friendly, and created with all-natural, locally sourced materials including banana leaf fiber, sisal plant, pewter metal, recycled local fabric and paper beads, re-purposed cow horn and seed beads.