Advocacy for Social Inclusion and Girls’ Education, commonly called “ASIGE” is in business to break the cycle of poverty by empowering rural women with sustainable skills for their livelihood.

Launched in 2017, ASIGE produces handcrafted wares and fashion accessories intricately woven by rural women primarily for export. The venture is currently registered as a company limited by guarantee and is headquartered in Sumbrungu in the Upper East Region of Ghana.

The company has a variety of six (6) key products often tailored to the unique specifications of its customers. These categories include shopping baskets, handbags, hats, laptop bags, pet houses, and decorative pieces. The venture also makes other hand-woven customized products such as lamp stands, placemats, and flower vases upon request. ASIGE products are uniquely positioned in the competitive handicraft market because every product is promoted with a story behind it. The venture currently employs up to 429 rural women to carry out its weaving production.