Akola Project

Akola Project is a nonprofit organization that was founded by Brittany Merrill Underwood with the mission to empower women in Uganda and Dallas. Akola's vision is a global brand that is made by and fully benefits women in poverty so they can become agents of transformation in their communities. Akola is pioneering a fusion model that operates a social business within a nonprofit framework. This innovative model allows Akola to invest in infrastructure for economic development, train women with no vocational background, and operate a successful business that supports Akola beneficiaries to earn income throughout the development process.