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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Shoes for fashionistas with a conscience

"Made in Africa" is not something you see often on a label, but Tal Dehtiar is trying to change that with his shoe business.

Oliberte is the first international company to market casual shoes made entirely in Africa. And, it does not use exploitative measures like many settings around the world.

A Canadian featured on TV's Dragon's Den, Dehtiar is one of a growing number of social entrepreneurs who want to do good while doing well. Below is a CNN video story about his socially-conscious concept!


"If you want quality footwear, if you want to pay people right, if you want to treat them with respect, use good product, then come to Africa." - Tal Dehtiat, Oliberte

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