Stories

Our First Sneaker Ever.

Our Number One Requested Item: Introducing The Emmy Sneaker. We had the chance to chat with our shoe designer, Lauren, to learn more about the full journey of creating ABLE's first sneaker.

Tizita

Like all fashionABLE products, these bracelets are named after one of the heroic women we work with. Tizita, who works at Entoto, is ABLE to achieve her dreams. Read on for more of her story...   ...

Teshome

I live with my family and support my little sisters. I’ve been working at Modern Zege for 5 years, ever since I graduated from the Leather Industry Dev’t Institute. // I came in with no experience...

Susan

I love that I’m not dependent on a boyfriend, but I can be self-sufficient. I am able to support my little sister through her college, and to save for my future needs. I want to develop more skil...

Sewunet

Sewunet is 21 years old and lives with her family. She worked in the Middle East for a short period as a housemaid, trying to support her parents, until she was deported back to Ethiopia. She felt...

Selam

I grew up in a big family, but fled to the city when I was 15 because I didn’t want an arranged marriage. I started as a housekeeper, and worked for 3 years. When I was 18, I was introduced to th...

Seble

My name is Seble I was born in Addis and grew up in Ethiopia with my family in the capital city of Addis Ababa. I was the middle child in my family. Growing up, I had a great role model in my mom...

Rita

My name is Rita, and I was born and raised in Addis Ababa. My family sent me to school, and afterwards I went to college and got my diploma in accounting. I was a stay at home mom until I was able...

Rekik

Rekik is 21 years old. She comes from a poor family, and is finishing up her high school education. In her free time, Rekik likes to watch movies.  Working at Modern Zege has given her independen...

Niguse