Crazy Love Africa

Crazy Love Africa

Fabric animals, paper bead jewelry, baskets and bags made by women's cooperatives in Uganda, through a Colorado-founded nonprofit.

Fair trade
Member of Fair Trade Federation
Made in
Uganda
Based in
Denver, Colorado
Founded
2014
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Vetted by The Labour Movement · last reviewed October 2026 · How we vet brands

Crazy Love Africa helps women in Uganda build steady livelihoods through safe cooperatives, skills training and small business grants.

The story

Jess and Ben Wiederholt founded Crazy Love Africa in 2014 with Bright Herbert, starting with support for a few mothers in Uganda. The nonprofit is led from Denver, Colorado, with a team based in Fort Portal, Uganda.

Women in cooperatives across Uganda make its fabric animals, paper bead jewelry, baskets, bags and ornaments. Crazy Love Africa also gives micro-business grants that have helped women start sewing shops, small farms and local shops.

Its programs pair the cooperatives with skills training and community support. Crazy Love Africa is a member of the Fair Trade Federation.

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About Crazy Love Africa

Is Crazy Love Africa fair trade?

Yes. Crazy Love Africa is a member of the Fair Trade Federation, which screens whole businesses against nine fair trade principles before accepting them. The Labour Movement also vetted it before listing it, and we review every brand each year.

Who makes Crazy Love Africa products?

Women in cooperatives across Uganda, supported by the organization's team in Fort Portal.

What are paper beads?

Beads rolled by hand from long strips of paper, then sealed and polished. Each strip becomes one bead, so sizes and colors vary slightly from bead to bead.