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  • Crazy Love Africa 2023 Annual Report

    Crazy Love Africa 2023 Annual Report

    By Jess Wiederholt

    As the year ends, we want to say thank you for your ongoing support. This year has been filled with wonderful connections, inspiring stories, and positive change.  At Crazy Love...

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  • World AIDS Day 2023: How You Can Help

    World AIDS Day 2023: How You Can Help

    By Jess Wiederholt

    Know the facts about HIV: HIV is a chronic but manageable disease. HIV medicines can’t cure HIV, but they help people with HIV live long, healthy lives. People with HIV...

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  • Support Crazy Love Africa this Giving Season

    Support Crazy Love Africa this Giving Season

    By Jess Wiederholt

    Transform Lives with Your Generosity this Giving Season! Your donation can make a significant impact towards empowering women, children, and entire communities. We are excited to announce that the Giving...

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  • Crazy Love Africa Fall Fundraiser

    Crazy Love Africa Fall Fundraiser

    By Jess Wiederholt

    Join us Saturday, November 4th at the African Grill & Bar in Lakewood, CO as we celebrate and raise funds for the Crazy Love Africa Community Center in Ft. Portal,...

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  • Fair Trade Federation Member

    Fair Trade Federation Member

    By Jess Wiederholt

    We are excited to share that Crazy Love Africa is the newest member of the Fair Trade Federation! Our acceptance as a verified FTF member reflects our deep commitment to the...

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  • Crazy Love Africa Community Center

    Crazy Love Africa Community Center

    By Jess Wiederholt

    In March of 2020 we purchased the land. In September, 2022 we broke ground during a beautiful ceremony with our sisters, Ugandan staff, Ugandan Board of Directors and 2 US...

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  • Youth Ambassadors

    Youth Ambassadors

    By Jess Wiederholt

    These NINE youth change makers are heading to the villages in western Uganda this July and they need your help! Abiti - Maegan - Honora - Lillian - Clare -...

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  • 2022 Annual Report

    2022 Annual Report

    By Jess Wiederholt

    Restore – Strengethen – Transform We celebrate 2022 coming to a close with real transformations and growth in our sisters, programs, and future plans. Our global team is always assessing...

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  • Crazy Love Africa In the News….

    Crazy Love Africa In the News….

    By Jess Wiederholt

    This week our Crazy Love Africa Founder & Executive Director, Jess Wiederholt was featured in Denver Voyage Magazine. Jess loves to be given the opportunity to share how both Micro-business...

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  • Hilda's Story

    Hilda's Story

    By Jess Wiederholt

    Hilda is the mother of 2 handsome sons and lives on her own.  She experienced tremendous loss in her life. She has a teacher’s certificate but it is often difficult...

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  • Paper Bead Artisan Training

    Paper Bead Artisan Training

    By Jess Wiederholt

    Their enthusiasm is invigorating. Their talent and skills is a craft to be celebrated. Their desire to work and provide for their families is tangible and inspiring. However, without the...

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  • Susan's Story

    Susan's Story

    By Jess Wiederholt

    Susan joined Crazy Love Africa in 2016 with a micro-business grant to sell 2nd hand men’s trousers and dress shirts in a local market. She soon was elected as an...

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  • We need your help this World AIDS Day

    We need your help this World AIDS Day

    By Jess Wiederholt

    1.4 million are living with HIV in Uganda 800,000 children have been orphaned due to HIV/AIDS in Uganda There are still 23,000 AIDS-related deaths annually. Women are disproportionately affected by...

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