Pick out your favorite OmniPeace bag (great for summer travel) and get a free gift with purchase!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
New Bags!
A few limited quantity OmniPeace bags were just posted on the website! All made out of Jute, we have laptop sleeves and a new tote!
Hurry and get yours: OmniPeace Website
MiniHipster wants everyone to know what OmniPeace stands for! Check out the article and the rest of their site here: MiniHipster and OmniPeace
Monday, July 19, 2010
More and More Agree, Fashion Can Save Lives!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
We Took A Step Forward Today!!!
Today is a huge day in the fight for conflict minerals, Congress passed the Conflict Minerals Legislation! This will require companies to disclose whether they source conflict minerals from Congo or neighboring countries, and require companies to report on steps taken to exclude conflict sources from their supply chains, backed by independent audits.
Continue Reading the article about this at the enough project blog!
We continue to be a big hit in Japan! Recently a local celebrity wrote on her blog about wearing and supporting OmniPeace! Thanks Rena, you look great in the shirts!
Monday, July 12, 2010
New colors!
We just got in 2 new colors of our sequin tote bag! Black iridescent and Silver are the newest additions to the line and we think they'll be perfect for the current summer months. The totes are great neutral colors but because of the sequins it adds that sparkle to amp up an outfit. The new totes will be added to our webstore, be sure to check them out along with the rest of our merchandise! Who knew giving back could look so good.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Conflict Minerals
Now that there's more buzz about conflict minerals, here's a little video to show you the trail that conflict minerals take- from mining to your pocket!
watch this video here!!
Monday, June 28, 2010
The Fight Against Conflict Minerals
Here's a great video talking about conflict minerals. Many people have heard about "blood diamonds" but few are aware of conflict minerals and their impact on Africa and popular electric devices. So, its time for everyone to gain some much needed knowledge!
Watch the video here: I'm a Mac...and I've Got a Dirty Secret
OmniPeace spotting!
We love that Heidi Klum, Seal, and daughter Leni are fans of the OmniPeace by Joah Love kids tees - find them at www.joahlove.com - it's never too early to start making a difference!
Say No To Conflict Minerals
Ever wonder what makes a cell phone vibrate? The short answer is a mineral called Tungsten. How about storing up electricity in a mobile device? Answer: a mineral called Tantalum. Tin is used for soldering the tee-tiny circuitry in mobile devices and other electronics. Gold is used for coating wires.
The more important question, however, is where manufacturers are getting these minerals to help feed the world's insatiable need for mobile devices and other consumer electronics, like DVD players, gaming devices, laptops and digital cameras.
A good chunk of what are euphemistically being called "conflict minerals" are coming from the Congo, home to the deadliest war since World War II. The International Rescue Committee estimates that as many 45,000 people are being murdered there each month. More than five million have been killed since 1998.
Meanwhile 20% of the world's supply of Tantalum, for example, comes from the Congo and its profits are lining the pockets to arm the very same militia groups responsible for genocide and the systematic and widespread rape of women and young girls. The Congo is truly hell on earth.
Continue reading the article at: inc.com
Monday, June 21, 2010
OmniPeace Bags!
OmniPeace Ambassador
Do you love OmniPeace and want to further our mission to support peace, education, human rights and end extreme poverty in Africa by 2025. Then we're looking for you to be an OmniPeace Ambassador! Our Ambassadors are dedicated, passionate and action-oriented individuals who are willing to donate their time and efforts to make the world a better place. Our handbook is filled with activities and projects like participating in the “Stamp Out Violence” Campaign, the OmniPeace t-shirt design contest and host your own OmniPeace fashion show. All designed to get you and your friends involved in the OmniPeace movement and raise awareness on your campus/community. We have a downloadable OmniPeace Ambassador handbook on our website (omnipeace.com/ambhandbook/) Take a peek at the information we have here and if you think you'd be a good fit then contact us!
Summer Time
Now that Summer is officially here, be sure to pick up an OmniPeace/L*Space swimsuit! With classic silhouettes and bright colors they're perfect this season! Our top pick, the white bandeau and side tie bikini bottom with gold OmniPeace hardware! Order them here:Everything But Water
Stamp Out Violence Against Women and Girls of the Congo
If you haven't seen this video or its been awhile, watch it again. This is a serious issue and the more knowledge we have, the more we can begin to put an end to the violence.
Check out one of our new men's tees rocking the red carpet in Japan. We continue to be "big in Japan" but more importantly, the OmniPeace message continues to spread! The olive green OmniPeace/Piece to Peace "Can Fashion Saves Lives?" t-shirt is available at http://www.piecepeace-shop.com/
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Summer Time
With the summer months already flying by us, make sure you get a great summer accessory! The OmniPeace vinyl and sequins totes are fabulous! Perfect for a weekend bag or a carry-all and with the new sequins colors out now they're sure to be a big hit at the beach and pool!! Check out The OmniPeace Official Store and our shop page on OmniPeace.com to order a bag and take a peek at the rest of our line while you're at it!
Monday, June 14, 2010
OmniPeace CEO and Founder sat down with Joey Parker, of The Joey Parker Movement, to talk about the brand! Check out the snippet of the interview and make sure to read the whole thing by clicking here!
Founder Mary Fanaro Gives the Scoop Behind the OmniPeace Brand
Fashion into compassion
We can defeat poverty by 2025! Join the movement!
OmniPeace was founded in July of 2005 by social entrepreneur Mary Fanaro. OmniPeace is a humanitarian fashion brand, donating 25% of all net profits to charities promoting peace, human rights, education and ending extreme poverty in Congo, Africa. For those of you who ask me what you can do to make a difference, purchasing an item with OmniPeace is a great route to go. Not only is the receiver getting an amazing product you are helping change lives around the world. I am excited to share with you all an interview with the founder herself Mary Fanaro.
1) Can you tell me a little about the new school? Where is it located? What type of classes are taught?
The school in Gumulira, Malawi broke ground on December 7th and was completed on March 15th. There are officially 1394 students enrolled in the school, 629 of whom are girls. There are officially 9 teachers and 8 grade levels in Gumulira. Prior to this school we also established the OmniPeace/Kitson Primary School in Longhor, Senegal which was completed in January/2009. We love sharing these stories as it shows that the fashion choices our customers make really do make a difference!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
OmniPeace and Ed Hardy!
Make sure you check out the collaboration between OmniPeace and Ed Hardy! The designs combine the classic Ed Hardy tattoo art work and the OmniPeace logo, an even better way to make your fashion statement!
See them all at the OmniPeace shop page
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
OmniPeace's website is getting a revamp! Be sure to check it out in a few days, our second school built in Gumulira, Malawi will be spot lighted on our Take Initiative/Progress page!!
Visit us at OmniPeace.com
Friday, May 21, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
OmniPeace is the next level to gift giving, well Fab Sugar thinks so and we agree! Give a gift that will give back.
Check out the article here: fabsugar.com
New jute messenger bags and totes are HERE!
Come and get 'em! Even better? To celebrate
we're sharing a free gift with every bag purchase. Even BETTER? Your purchase goes to help make change in Africa - like the school we just opened in Malawi! (#2!!) Pick yours up at omnipeace.com
Monday, April 26, 2010
OmniPeace on living GWG
Check out the article at living gwg: http://www.livinggwg.com/fashion/mary-fanaro-the-omni-peace-organization-working-to-end-violence-injustice-in-congo-by-2025/
OUR NEW SCHOOL!
Our new school in Gumulira, Malawi broke ground on December 7th and was completed on March 15th. There are officially 1394 students enrolled in the school, 629 of whom are girls. There are officially 9 teachers and 8 grade levels in Gumulira. We'll keep you posted on more - couldn't wait to share!
Check out the story of founder Mary Fanaro in the LA Examiner
When a marriage of fashion and compassion gives birth to effective action, the whole world takes notice. Humanitarian activist, Mary Fanaro, founded Los Angeles-based OmniPeace in 2005 with an overall mission to end extreme poverty in Africa by 2025.
A celebrated LA woman business leader, Fanaro created OmniPeace by combining her passion for fashion with social responsibility to create a conduit to giving through which businesses and consumers alike can journey. Through strategic partnerships with apparel companies and retailers, 25% of all profits made from sales of OmniPeace-branded products and clothing are donated to charities that promote peace, human rights, education and the eradication of extreme poverty in Africa.
Check out the rest of the story here: http://www.examiner.com/x-37948-LA-Women-Business-Leaders-Examiner~y2010m3d22-OmniPeace-Connects-Fashion-with-Compassion
A Helping Hand to Stamp Out Violence
A University of Florida Freshman, Alexa Carlin has started to spread the OmniPeace message on her own and started a bracelet line for the brand! The bracelets come in four colors, red, yellow, green and black with a dangling OmniPeace charm. We love them and We're sure you will too, you can pick them up at our e-store at OmniPeace.com, Alexa's website helloperfect.com, or at UF! Alexa sells them out of her dorm!!
Yogamatic and Mary Fanaro
Founder Mary Fanaro talks about her OmniPeace journey with Mandy Ingbar...part of the Yogamatic interview series.
Joah Love OmniPeace Store is live - have you checked it out??
People Magazine's Celebrity Baby Blog features our new kids tees from our collection with Joah Love!! There are two photos featuring our two adorable prints, "When I Grow Up" and "Falling Stars". Something you and your baby will love.
Stamp Put Violence Against Women and Girls of the Congo
Please take a moment to watch this video and pass it along to everyone you know.
Our goal is no small feat. We need to get the attention of every technology company purchasing conflict minerals and urge them to stop funding the deadliest conflict in the world and ensure their profits are not being built on the blood of women and girls of the Congo.
Please watch the video and then go to our website and take one of the Congo pledges as a concerned consumer and citizen of humanity.
What takes a few minutes out of your day today can change the course of history tomorrow
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