Little Dresses for Africa

Little Dresses for Africa is a non-profit organization based in Gibraltar, Michigan. This faith-based charity is dedicated to providing aid and support to vulnerable young girls across Africa and in other regions facing crisis. Led by a small team of less than five employees, the organization generates approximately $0.5 million in revenue annually. The organization's primary focus is providing handmade dresses crafted from pillowcases to girls in need. These dresses are collected from all 50 states in the United States and distributed throughout Africa and other crisis-affected areas. Little Dresses for Africa views the distribution of these dresses as a means to instill a sense of worth and hope in young girls. Beyond providing clothing, Little Dresses for Africa utilizes the opportunity of dress distribution to deliver valuable educational and health-related messages. Volunteers accompany the dresses into homes and villages, sharing simple Bible lessons, information about nutrition, clean water resources, and sanitation practices. The organization also extends its aid to boys by distributing "britches." For more information about Little Dresses for Africa's mission and how to get involved, visit their website at littledressesforafrica.org.