Last week I attended the pre-event hosted by Rebuild Globally & Macbeth Studio which is centered around bringing awareness about a wonderful cause started right in our own Orlando backyard. Yes my dears, it’s that time of year again!! Runway to Haiti is in less than 2 weeks. This year an amazing Orlando artist, Patrick Noze, who is also from Haiti painted a custom backdrop to use for the event and it will be at the actual runway show. If you are in the Orlando area, love fashion and a good cause, then please purchase a ticket and come out and join us for an event filled evening.
Rebuild was founded by Julie Colombino after a disastrous earthquake hit Haiti and she LISTENED when a woman told her all she wanted was a job. These people in Haiti wanted a way to provide for their families and feel good about themselves again, so Julie sold everything she had, moved to Haiti, and began teaching refugees a skill. From an idea she had seen in Malwai Africa, creating sandals from tire scraps, she and the people of Haiti were able to create sustainable employment. “The people we work with don’t just want to be handed money, they want to work for it and feel they are supporting their family on their own,” says Isabel Walker, Director of Impact Partnerships. (Source: Artborne Magazine & Laila Silva)
CEO and business woman Julie Colombino, has partnered Rebuild Globally with the United Nations to provide job training to the refugees of Haiti so they can learn the skills to eventually work at the Deux Mains shop in Port au Prince. The magic happens inside the Deux Mains workshop. This is where amazing artisans craft hand made sandals all with locally sourced materials. All the profits from these unique designs go directly back to these wonderful people, so you can see what you buy really matters. Rebuild Globally and Deux Mains Designs have created a footwear brand that every man, woman, and child can be proud to own.
Sandals | Earrings | Similar Romper | Cult Gaia Bag & Dupe Bag
RUNWAY TO HAITI: THE NIGHT FASHION MEETS IMPACT
This will be a night of beauty and impact at REBUILD globally’s annual fundraising event – Runway to Haiti: A Night of Impact & Ethical Fashion. This show will be featuring local celebrities and help to inspire the next season’s trends. There will be food, drinks, a runway show, and silent auction. This for people to come together to raise funds for life changing education and job training programs in Haiti.
I give back because it’s the right thing to do. I want to make an impact on my community and those who need it.
If this is a cause that is near and dear to your heart, or you have never heard of Rebuild Globally & Deux Mains Designs before, but would like to be a part of such an impactful evening…then purchase a ticket below!
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Thanks for sharing. I was born and raised in Haiti. When is your event, I am traveling to Florida next Wednesday if it’s during the time I am there, I would love to join.
I have friends who have visited Haiti but have never been myself. The pictures are beautiful. All the blessings for the event.
This sounds like a fantastic event – and an important one. It’s great that you’re involved in such a good cause. I love that artwork – it’s gorgeous.
I lived in Orlando for 10 years and never knew about this event before! What an awesome cause and sounds like a great event.
Hi Marjie!! OMG thats too exciting, I think it would be so amazing if you were able to come. It’s actually next week on Thursday which is also, International Women’s Day! I’m going to send you an email with all the details in case you are able to make it!! xoxo
I love your I give back because. What a great event. It’s awesome when we make effort to help others. Love the artwork!
Amazing art work – and a great cause. I love fashion – but am particularly fond of ethical fashion. I’m glad to see that’s the focus!
Ooh…great outfit. It’s awesome that you are able to give back and look fabulous while doing it!
This is such a great cause! The paintings look so beautiful. It’s nice that they are trying to help the people Haiti get back on their feet.
what an inspiring post. And the photos are so much fun!
Thank you so much Arielle!!
Thank you Jillian!! I hope to visit myself one day!
Hi Lois! Thank you so much, yes this artwork is amazing!!
Yes I totally agree!! They have done an amazing job helping a lot of people.
Aww thank you so much Holly!! xo
Thats too cool that you are from here, it started about 5 years ago, I’m not sure how long ago you moved away!
I am too Alicia and I think its so great that more and more companies are starting that!!
Love it! It looks like it was such a great event. Love the blue on you 🙂