The Atinga Project
A project in Buffalo, NY by Chris Way000days
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Funding Successful
$13,605
current pledge level
Last Updated: October 20 @ 00:02 -0400 GMT
108%
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Latest News
YOU DID IT! The Atinga Project is officially KICKSTARTED. 
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear The Atinga Project Backers, Thank you! Together, we're about to Tread for Change! You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Because Atinga's campaign was successful, we have a lot of work to do - but even... (Read More)
THE FINAL STRETCH: Atinga just $1,135 away from Goal!
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Today, Sarah and I attended the 30th annual Apple Festival in nearby Clarence - and what a great opportunity to share Atinga! (Pics below!) More importantly, there was much interest in the pairs (still leftover from August's shipment #2) available... (Read More)
ALERT: We've reached $10,150! But campaign ends in less than 2 days
October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Our campaign will close on Sunday at 11:59pm. That's less than 48 hours; and for those who aren't aware, if Atinga is not able to reach its goal of $12,500 by that time, we will walk away with $0. Basically, it'd be back to square one for Atinga.We... (Read More)
The Atinga Project uses a new economic model to fight poverty in Rwanda
October 9th - via: artvoice.com
On a dreary winter day, Chris Way ruminated over his richly fulfilling study abroad experience in Rwanda. He stared thoughtfully at the pair of recycled-tire sandals that sat idly on his desk. They soon began to embody every ounce of the Africa he knew and studied, and reflected the character of the many Africans he worked alongside. (Read More)
Just 5 days left!
October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
To all who have given to this Project, thank you! To all who have yet to give, we are counting on you! With less than five days to go, we in the U.S. and Jean with the team of artisan-shoemakers and their families in Rwanda are on the edge of our... (Read More)
Urakoze cyane! (In Rwanda, that's "Thank you so much!") A GREAT start... keep spreading the word!
September 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, We are THRILLED to not only see many of your follow thru with your pledge (as many of you are already wearing atingas!) but we are also pleasantly surprised to see many new names on our backer list! That means word is getting out... (Read More)
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