Interview with Mayamiko Trust

Last week, during our post-festival gig at RichMix, we managed to catch up with the lovely Paola from the Mayamiko Trust. Paola came down to sell the clothing that they specialise in. Mayamiko’s vision is to supply UK and worldwide retailers with high-quality, ethically produced African-made fashion and homeware. They have created an ethical production unit in Malawi where they train underprivileged women in sewing and CMT. Many of their trainees, especially women, are victims or care for orphans of the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

The clothing that Paola was selling at RichMix were made in Malawian sustainable sewing and knitting training schools. Mayamiko aims to create orders for the highly trained graduates to make fashion for the export market. They use ethical labour standards and locally sourced fabrics and materials as well as providing meals, bicycles, childcare and training to TEVETA standards (Technical, Entrepreneurial, Vocational and Training Authority) for their trainees and graduates.
All proceeds will be reinvested into the production unit in Malawi enabling the project to continue to grow and benefit the local community.

Check out our interview with Paola below:


For more info on Mayamiko Trust Click here.
In particular, if you would like to learn more about their project in Malawi Click here.