We are proud to announce that HerStory is the exclusive retail partner of Akola, bringing you a collection that combines elevated style with lasting impact. At Akola, every piece of jewelry is more than just an accessory. It’s a story of strength. Akola, which means “she works”, creates job opportunities for over 200 women in Jinja, Uganda.
Get game day ready with pieces that show your spirit in style. From stadium-approved bags to standout accessories and the perfect cowboy boots, The Game Day Edit has everything you need for cheering on your team in fashion. Tailgate to touchdown, we’ve got you covered.
Shop our Fall Edit featuring transitional dresses and outerwear designed and handcrafted by women-led brands around the world. Ethically made with care, each piece combines style and sustainability, perfect for the season's changing weather.
Details: Hand-carved cow horn charm with a gold-plated clasp—perfect for adding to a necklace chain or styling on bags, hats, and more!
The Bahari Collection is a special collaboration between Akola and Lilly Sisto, featuring charms artisanally crafted from cow horn in Uganda, Africa.
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FOUNDER
Brittany Underwood
Every journey requires faith and a first step. In my case, it started with a woman. It was 2004 and I was a spoiled, selfish, 19 year old college student looking forward to a summer adventure. Two weeks into a trip I met a Ugandan woman named Sarah. Sarah lived her life with great meaning and purpose and sacrificed everything she had to care for 24 children who slept on her floor. I knew that there were poor children in the world. But for the first time, I SAW them. I saw their mats, distended stomachs, and their sores. I wanted to help. I moved to Uganda after graduating from SMU in 2006 and came to love Ugandan mothers like Sarah, who were desperately trying to care for their children. I realized that meaningful job creation is critical and started Akola, "She Works", in 2007 with 15 women making jewelry under a tree. Today, Akola has blossomed into a thriving purpose-driven jewelry brand and manufacturing business that creates beautiful designs that build up the lives and livelihoods of 200 women living in poverty.
Each Akola piece is handcrafted with the beauty and spirit of each Akola woman who makes it. It represents a story, a life, a family, hope and dignity. A product that heals, a product that restores. Beads hand knotted with pride. A first job. A first step. A new life. Akola is a brand that creates striking designs that champion women around the world. Akola provides dignified employment that is empowering women in extreme poverty. Each piece of jewelry is handcrafted by nearly 200 Akola women employed in Uganda. As part of their employment, they are given holistic support and training to help break the cycle of poverty.
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