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
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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The Tooro Friendship Basket
Uganda
Regular price $25.00 USDRegular price -
Ugandan Wood Chimpanzee Set
Uganda
Regular price $25.00 USDRegular price -
Tears of Joy Earrings
Uganda
Regular price $15.00 USDRegular price
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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.