Our Story

Apparel with a Purpose

Lalela Scarf was created to financially support Lalela, a nonprofit that provides after-school arts education to children from under-resourced communities across South Africa and Zimbabwe. All Lalela Scarf products feature original artworks created by our students and the hangtag tells the story of the student or curriculum behind the artwork. 100% of profits from each sale are donated back to Lalela, making your purchase a meaningful way to support the life-changing power of arts education. By wearing Lalela Scarf, you're investing in the future of students across Africa. Make a difference, one scarf at a time.

About Lalela

Lalela uses the power of the arts to help students navigate a clear path that is often cluttered with the hazards of extreme poverty, gang violence, HIV/AIDS, physical and substance abuse. By listening to children's stories and each community's needs, we are able to understand their unique challenges and, in turn, provide creative solutions and a way forward. 

Since its establishment in 2010, Lalela had used the power of life-changing arts education to transform the lives of over 55,000 children in Sub Saharan Africa.