Olive & Annie at One Sky
One Sky - Local Fine Goods 125 Durham Street, Sudbury, Ontario, CanadaVisionary Jacqueline Villeneuve, founder of Olive & Annie will be in shop to discuss her initiative and offer her gorgeous and ethical line of jewelry and clothing. ABOUT OLIVE & ANNIE Behind every Olive & Annie product design is the story of a woman or child in Nairobi, Kenya. Following ethical practices, every piece of Olive & Annie jewelry is handcrafted in Ngong Hills by our lead artisan Sammy and his team. Sammy takes our designs and brings them to life - incorporating in some of his own creations with our unique twist. As a proud father of 3, husband, and community leader, Sammy was a natural fit to complete the Olive & Annie team. Founded by a single mother / survivor and an American veteran, Olive & Annie began with humble beginnings and the vision to create affordable ethical products while supporting charitable initiatives. With every Olive & Annie sale, 100% of profits directly support She Matters Tribe and ZLT Hope Homes. Meaningful Design, Supporting Women and Children through Every Purchase. ABOUT THE FOUNDER Jacqueline Villeneuve began volunteering in Kenya at the age of 15 in 2009. Having interest in African politics from a young age, Jacqueline was inspired to learn more about the beautiful cultures and history that existed in Kenya. Her first trip was all it took — she left Kenya with the desire to learn more, explore, and design. Jacqueline returned to Kenya at 16 years old and volunteered in a children’s home. Unfortunately, she was exposed early on to the corruption that existed within the orphan care community. This led to a burning passion for child protection, and the desire to work alongside Kenyan partners to provide children with the opportunity to experience quality education, safe shelter, and holistic care in a loving family environment. She began...