AKHA MA-DE IS A COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM THAT HAS BEEN HIRING AKHA WOMEN TO CRAFT CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS FROM THEIR HOMES SINCE 2021.
AND NOW, WE ARE TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL🚀
OUR ROAD MAP 📈
1 - TOGETHER, WE WILL BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY IN ASHA VILLAGE.
What began in a bedroom with 2 Akha women in 2021 is now transforming into a factory that will employ 10 women.
We are making a lasting impact on our community—and this is just the beginning of something much bigger.
BUY NOWHERE IS OUR BEAUTIFUL TEAM:
AMA MISHU (Ama means "Mother" in Akha)
Mishu (60) is always on the go, managing her plantation, home, village organization, and family with remarkable strength.
She is a powerful, ever-helpful force, balancing countless responsibilities and truly embodies the strength of Akha women.
ABU JOR (Abu means "Daughter" in Akha)
Jor (28) is a true superwoman, radiating happiness. She brings incredible energy to the group, and Akha Ma-De wouldn’t be what it is today without her.
She is Nicha’s right hand and the mother of a 5-year-old girl.
ABU JAN
Jan (30) is all about determination. She will do whatever it takes to push Akha Ma-De forward.
She is another Jor, learning new skills at lightning speed, and is also the mother of a funny 4-year-old boy.
API MINIUM (Api means "Grandma" in Akha)
Despite her age, Minium (76) remains incredibly active and highly skilled with her hands.
She can work for hours non-stop without lifting her head, sometimes even forgetting to chew her beloved betel. She is Nicha’s grandmother.
ABU ANNA
Anna (36) laughter is contagious, and her positive outlook brings so much to our team.
She is the optimist when challenges arise, providing much-needed comfort and encouragement.
ABU NICHA
Nicha (31) is the initiator of the Akha Ma-De project. Her mission is to be everywhere, radiating the strength of her mother, Mishu.
She carries most of the challenges in bringing Akha Ma-De to where it should be. Born in Asha Village, her roots run deep in the community she serves.
2 - AKHA MA-DE FACTORY WILL BE PRIMARILY DEDICATED TO OUR CRAFT PRODUCTION.
In this factory, we will create the cutest Christmas decorations in Thailand for your trees, but also our original Phuang Malai, our keychain and turndown gift Collections.
All handmade with natural cotton.
3 - IT WILL INCLUDE AN ORIGINAL AKHA BEDROOM FOR YOU TO COME AND MEET US.
A magical Akha-Christmas bedroom with view on the village, where you can discover our cherished culture, participate in traditional workshops, taste our incredible local cuisine, and most importantly, meet us.
BUY NOWWITH A BEAUTIFUL VIEW ON THE VILLAGE
This factory will feature a library, a game corner, and a mini-cinema to spark the curiosity of the children and give them the same opportunities as kids living in the city.
BUY NOWWHY SUPPORT US WITH THIS CAMPAIGN?
We’re NOW COLLABORATING WITH 23 MAJOR STORES across Thailand, in Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Samui, and Chiang Rai.
HOWEVER, OUR PRODUCTION LEVEL DOESN’T ALLOW US TO SUPPLY ALL OF THEM.
❌ This Christmas 2024, we face the tough decision of supplying ONLY 15 OUT OF THE 23 STORES.
❌ We'll need to almost SACRIFICE OUR ONLINE SALES, which made up 48% of our 2023 revenue, to protect this growing partnership network.
❌ and STEP AWAY FROM CHRISTMAS MARKETS, which have been incredibly profitable for us.
THIS REPRESENTS A SIGNIFICANT LOSS—ABOUT 41% OF OUR PROJECTED REVENUE
—which could have allowed us to:
👉 EMPLOY MORE AKHA WOMEN
👉 INCREASE WAGES
👉 HIRE AN ENGLISH TEACHER FOR THE LADIES
👉 OPEN MORE GUESTROOMS
👉 BUY MORE BOOKS AND GAMES FOR THE KIDS
👉 ORGANIZE EVENTS AT THE FACTORY
👉 PROVIDE FUNDING TO HELP RECONSTRUCT ASHA VILLAGE CHURCH
AND WHAT IF I TOLD YOU THAT THIS LOST REVENUE IS ONLY FROM CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS?
Our partners are eager to sell our souvenir keychains and Phuang Malai ALL YEAR ROUND.
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We now have certainly the power to make an immense impact, and now it’s JUST A MATTER OF CASH FLOW to finance this virtuous Akha growth.
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The destiny of Akha Ma-De is BRIGHT , with the potential to trigger a local economy in Mae Yao District through crafts and cultural tourism, all while protecting the rich Akha culture. THIS FACTORY IS JUST THE BEGINNING OF A REAL CHANGE for our community.
YOUR SUPPORT FOR THIS CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN WILL ENABLE US TO:
✅ BUILD THE FACTORY TO EXPAND AND SUPPLY ALL OUR PARTNERS AND ONLINE SALES
✅ HIRE 2 MORE WOMEN AND CREATE FULL-TIME
POSITIONS.
✅ STOCK UP AND PURCHASE MORE MATERIALS.
✅ CREATE NEW REVENUE STREAMS THROUGH THE BEDROOM AND WORKSHOPS, TO DIVERSIFY OUR ACTIVITIES.
✅ INJECT MONEY INTO THE VILLAGE BY
HIRING LOCAL WORKERS FOR RENOVATIONS.
✅ PROTECT AKHA CULTURE AND BUILD PRIDE FOR OUR COMMUNITY.
✅ INSPIRE THE YOUNGER GENERATION THAT ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.
CAMPAIGN OBJECTIVES
THE MINIMUM TO START OPERATING🥉
✅ Finish the walls, add 8 windows, and 3 doors.
✅ Insulate the roof with basic foil.
✅ Build the outdoor stairs to access the factory.
✅ Create a rain drainage system against the monsoon.
✅ Renovate the bathroom.
✅ Build the wood cladding.
✅ Complete the interior painting and add basic decorations.
WHAT WE NEED TO CREATE THE MAGIC🥈
✅ We buy high-quality, long-term materials.
✅ We add 3 bedrooms to welcome you and boost our eco-tourism activity.
✅ We furnish the library with books and games for the village children.
✅ We hire 1 more lady.
✅ We buy more materials for our crafts.
✅ We book English classes for 2 of the Akha ladies (so you can chat with them).
✅ We spend the rest (if anything is left) to lovingly decorate the factory and make it an iconic building in Chiang Rai.
THE CREATION OF A SOLID CASH FLOW STRUCTURE🏆
🟣 You will free us from our reliance on Christmas seasonal products thanks to the year-round production of Phuang Malai and keychains.
🟣 We will hire 2 more Akha women to reach 10 women by next year.
🟣 We will raise the salaries of Jor and Jan, and create 2 more full-time positions.
🟣 We will buy more materials for our crafts.
🟣 We will rebuild our weak roof and the west wall of the factory.
🟣 We will install a waste collection system in the village to protect the river.
HERE ARE YOUR REWARDS - YOUR AKHA JOURNEY STARTS HERE :
1- CONTRIBUTIONS ABOVE 1,000 THB (NO BACKER LIMITATION)
⭐ Your name will be featured in the Akha Ma-De Factory Contributor book
⭐ Receive an Akha Christmas Factory Impact Contributor certificate
2- CONTRIBUTIONS ABOVE 5,000 THB (LIMITED TO 100 BACKERS)
➔ Everything before +
⭐ A personalized HD photo, hand-signed by our Akha women team as a thank you
⭐ A limited-edition Abu Minium keychain
3- CONTRIBUTIONS ABOVE 10,000 THB (LIMITED TO 50 BACKERS)
➔ Everything before +
⭐ Join us for a workshop at the factory:
🧶 Create your own bamboo basket and take it home
🧶 Make a bamboo coffee cup and savor an Akha coffee (take the cup home)
🧶 Design Akha embroidery and customize your bag, clothing or a keychain.
🧶 Learn to cook Akha dishes with Ama Mishu
🧶 Craft your own dream Christmas ornaments with the ladies
5- CONTRIBUTIONS ABOVE 25,000 THB (LIMITED TO 25 BACKERS)
➔ Everything before +
⭐ Full-day trip: village waterfall, mini trek, plantation tour, picnic with panoramic views, and evening activities
⭐ Stay 1 night in our Akha guest room, including an Akha dinner, breakfast, and lunch
5- CONTRIBUTIONS ABOVE 50,000 THB (LIMITED TO 15 BACKERS)
➔ Everything before +
⭐ Stay 2 NIGHTS in our Akha guest room, with Akha dinner, and lunch.
⭐ Try on traditional Akha clothing and
enjoy a photo session
⭐ Your generosity might truly make us cry
6- CONTRIBUTIONS ABOVE 100,000 THB (LIMITED TO 1 BACKER)
⭐ We don’t have enough rewards to express our gratitude… We will reserve the guest room for you for our Grand Opening.
⭐ You are making our vision a reality,
empowering us to build a sustainable, fast-growing social enterprise
⭐ Thank you for helping us change lives
WE START BUILDING IN FEB 2025!
JOIN US IN BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY FOR THE AKHA in MAE YAO DISTRICT!GUI LANG HUI MA-DE!
(Thank you in Akha Language)
