Who We Are
ILAVA is a socially responsible lifestyle brand that uses fashion to empower and inspire change around the world.
Handmade in Tanzania by local artisans, we ensure fair wages, dignified working conditions and creating a positive impact. By addressing exploitation of the Global South, ILAVAstrives for a just and fair fashion industry. We empower women to look good while doing good, proving that valuing people and profit can coexist.
Proceeds from every purchase directly support ILAVA Gives Back’s partner initiatives in Tanzania and Uganda
ILAVA Gives Back
We provide academic, economic, and social resources to women and children in targeted African countries.
Our vision is to equip the marginalized population in the community with the resources that will allow them to combat extreme poverty. Ending the cycle of extreme poverty from one generation to the next.
Made With Love
We work with fantastic fabric vendors in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to ensure that our materials come from the continent of Africa. All of our products are handmade, and we avoid over production by creating a limited quantity. We also ensure that our employees are paid above the national standards for a living wage for their high quality work.
Our Vision
ILAVA aims to become one of the leading, socially responsible fashion brands in the industry by offering the best quality attire and lifestyle items at a price point that reflects the brand's ability to give back. More importantly, ILAVA strives to create a culture where women will embrace the uniqueness and versatility of African clothes without feeling out of place in mainstream society.
By celebrating women, entrepreneurship, education, and success against all odds, ILAVA will continue to grow ahead of the curve and offer unique products to service the ILAVA woman. In addition to this, ILAVA will continue to give back to the country of Tanzania and others global south countries through amazing programs, partnerships, sponsorships, and giveaways!