Across Africa, people have been wearing bright colours for centuries. Langi means 'colour' in Luganda, one of the main languages spoken in Uganda. Tailors who fled from conflict-ridden countries like the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan, are creating beautiful clothes for women. These clothes are always uniquely made for each woman - because no woman is the same. That's why they always fit so nicely.

We believe in building a bridge between Africa and Europe through fashion. Langi is a social enterprise that supports refugees in Uganda, while picking the most colourful garments from across to African continent to design and tailor unique clothes for women in Europe. By wearing these items in Europe, we wear an African story.

Uganda is hosting the largest number of refugees in the Great Lakes Region, the eastern part of Africa. This region is afflicted by several conflicts, with Congo (DRC) and South Sudan experiencing the most intense, violent and brutal civil war. As of January 2019, Uganda was hosting up to 1,2 million refugees. Many refugees are struggling to make a living as they often are not recognized as citizens and continue to operate in the informal economy.

Tailors from Congo are said to be the best in the region. Together with our partner Rise-Up Hub, refugees receive training to design and tailor unique fashion items. With two centres in Kyebando and Nsambya (Kampala), the Hub has trained 35 urban refugees and currently employs 8 in their design shop. By wearing Langi clothes you are giving these tailors a chance to build their career and earn a living wage in Uganda.