Says founder Mary Fanaro, "We often forget in this country how much education is a luxury and how vital it is to a child's success in having a voice and a choice. Education powerfully contributes to breaking the cycle of poverty and is an important component of Millennium Promise's plan for a poverty-free Africa, something we are proud to support." Continues Fanaro, "The building of all the OmniPeace schools is further proof that 'Fashion Truly Can Save Lives.' It is our responsibility as those who can influence fashion and culture to influence it for a greater good. We are proud of our fashion and accessories but we are even more proud of the work we have done to raise awareness and funding for causes that need our support and our voices on a global level."

Mary Fanaro said, "OmniPeace fashion lets you look stylish and shows you care all at the same time. Purchase of OmniPeace fashion makes a contribution to peace, education, human rights and an end to extreme poverty, all at the same time. By building schools in Africa we not only break the cycle of poverty through education but we help children find the freedom and power to have and make better choices for a better life.

Added owner of Kitson, "When you make your next fashion purchase, I hope it will be OmniPeace because I can't think of a better way to use the appeal of fashion and looking chic to raise money for those in Africa who so desperately need our help.  All of us working together can and will make a difference."

Welcome Ceremony for OmniPeace in Senegal Village.

Two young boys from Senegal wearing OmniPeace hats.

OmniPeace Founder Mary Fanaro and villagers in Millennium Promise village in Senegal where she was breaking ground on the first OmniPeace/Kitson school.

How Can We End Poverty By The Year 2025? One of OmniPeace's beneficiaries is Millennium Promise, whose goal is to end extreme poverty in sub-Saharan Africa by 2025 How You Can Help? There comes a time in every generation when the necessity for change is thrust upon us. A time when civilization redefines itself and momentum builds to bring down a status quo that people are no longer willing to accept; the abolition of slavery, woman's liberation, the fall of the Berlin wall, apartheid and now extreme poverty and disease. Help give the poorest people in the world a chance to survive by purchasing an OmniPeace branded product. Additionally, OmniPeace partners with other charities whose vision is in line with our own. Click on the “Partners” link to the left and find out how your charitable donation has made a difference.. How You Can Spread OmniPeace's Message? OmniPeace is now a global brand and the more people we reach, the more we contribute to those in need. Help spread OmniPeace's mission by adding us on your social networks (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Blogger, etc.) and posting our banner advertisements on your own websites (To request banner please email office@omnipeace.com). Without solidarity to our mission to support peace, education, human rights and the end of extreme poverty in sub-Saharan Africa by 2025, the suffering will never end.

[Click to Enlarge Image] OmniPeace Founder, Mary Fanaro, next to a newly installed clean-water system built in a Millennium Promise village in Ethiopia. [Click to Enlarge Image] School in Ethiopian village with learning visuals on outside walls. [Click to Enlarge Image] The message on a stone before entering Ethiopian school grounds.