“Our mission is to produce and sell high-quality handcrafted leather goods to support orphans, create sustainable job opportunities, and train unemployed youth.” In addition to creating job opportunities, they also proudly donate 5% of their proceeds to Ekklesia Oromia, a charity supporting vulnerable families in Ethiopia. Most of Bille Leather’s employees are women whom Cherinet sponsored for training in leather goods production. All Bille Leather’s employees receive competitive compensation with benefits. These women are the inspiration for the company and play a vital role from product conception to development. “They are part of the decision-making. We plan to develop more employment opportunities for women, empower them to be independent and able to support their families.”
Originally from Oromia, Dr. Cherinet Jaleta and his wife Bille have always had a passion for helping those in need. Since 2012, they have been supporting orphans who lost their parents because of HIV and other diseases. In 2015, they created Bille [bill-ay] Leather, handcrafted luxury leather bags and accessories made by skilled women artisans they sponsor.
Giving back is one of the core foundations of this Minnesota-based leather company. “Our mission is to produce and sell high-quality handcrafted leather goods to support orphans, create sustainable job opportunities, and train unemployed youth.”
True leather artisans, Bille Leather’s employees carefully handcraft each handbag, travel bag, and briefcase using the highest quality sustainable leather. “We partner with tanneries who meet international standards and have the reputation of producing environmentally sustainable leather.
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