• what is in the name?

    Aiki means "to take action" in Hausa, the name of the language spoken by and the name of the largest tribe in West Africa.

  • what is the mission?

    To take action towards a sustainable fashion and manufacturing revolution in West Africa by developing products that directly address the region’s greatest challenges.

  • what is the plan?

    We’re starting in Ghana and creating a product that addresses some of the country's most pressing social and environmental issues.

how are we taking action?

  • We’re starting in Ghana and creating a product that addresses some of the country's most pressing social and environmental issues.

  • We’re taking Western consumer waste that would otherwise end up in Ghana’s landfills, or pollute the country’s water and air and make shoes with it. 


how can you take action?

  • Slip into Aiki and become part superhero and part fashionista.

  • Become a more socially and environmentally conscious consumer.

  • Have a conversation with a friend about creating a better future through your purchasing decisions.

let’s aiki together