Joined by SCORE CEO, Ken Yancey and Qimmah’s SCORE Mentors, Carey Ries and Marvin Schnitzer, SBA officials and a host of local small business supporters and SCORE partners, the official luncheon ans award ceremony was held at the Radisson Hotel at Cross Keys, in Baltimore MD.

During which Qimmah presented a brief power-point about the company’s success and commitment to being an example of fair and sustainable business practice between US women – minority own businesses and small and artisan-manufactures in Africa and its Diaspora. The crowd loved it!

Look for an upcoming story about our efforts on the SCORE National website

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Our Artisan Mr. Yahya making our Wool Splash Shawls.They are a soft cotton combo with vibrant wool design. All hand -Crafted with a traditional Black Soap…SAFA GALLERY | Global FAIR

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All of our footwear is hand-made from hand-dyed and hand-painted sheep and cow hide  – all from local farmers and live stock. We take our commitment to sustainability very seriously as our growth depends on the growth multiple small businesses and business owners in North Africa.

From toe to sole, we bring our modern global fair and dedication to tradition to you in our products. Watch us grow!

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Peace be unto you!

I am dedicated to the belief that there is a vast amount of opportunity in Fair-Trade and Community-Based partnerships between Africa and its (cultural and religious) diaspora – primarily the United States and Brazil.

This effort has grown from a self-initiated challenge to prove it!

Follow me on my journey.

Qimmah Safa Najeeullah

Head Buyer | Principal

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To be true in word and deed is to hold our selfish desires at bay and follow G-d’s call: In this is our fullest satisfaction and reward. But, our striving should include study and teaching for the brethren’s benefit.

 - S.98 (9:119-129),  Holy Qur’an

…I also knew the history of an array of people I would never meet. That in itself should not have kept me from knowing them.

-”The Autobiography of My Mother”, Jamaica Kincaid

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