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There's reason to celebrate! We are filled with pride and are thrilled to celebrate another one of our sponsored sisters, Sarah Davou, as she graduates from Women for Women International's Stronger Women, Stronger Nations programme!       Here at Kooky, empowerment lies at the very core of our ethos and we have partnered with Women for Women International. supporting women in war-torn countries as they rebuild their lives, regain financial independence and re-find the person they once were and are meant to be.   Sarah has a truly remarkable story and her grit, determination and passion are truly inspirational. She was orphaned early in life, with poverty necessitating the end of her education and desperation fuelling her marriage to her husband,...

Our partnership with FareShare UK is official!  We have pledged to contribute NEW stock of Kooky fruit on a regular basis. This is our commitment to combating hunger, our pledge in returning to society and our mission of supporting vulnerable people, particularly in a time when cost of living costs reach unprecedented highs 💛       From April to June 2022, we donated the equivalent of 286 meals to 30 charities, representing 0.12 tons of surplus food distributed (the equivalent of 0.2 tons of embedded CO2e or 180,000 litres of embedded water prevented from going to waste)!     We couldn't be more proud and yet humbled, by this new partnership. FareShare UK is a wonderful non-profit organisation that seeks to...

Here at Kooky, we love a good party. And even more so when it's for a great cause! Last month, Kooky had the distinct privilege of being an official sponsor of The Mumble Forum Annual Charity Gala, held at the wonderful Lanesborough Hotel.       It was a truly memorable evening, made even better by the £8000+ that was raised! We raised our glasses to celebrate the achievements of many women across various industries, were treated to an informative & impassioned panel discussion on how to #breakthebias and parted with our money for a good cause - to raise funds for Women for Women International and in association with UNWomen #generationequality 🙌🏻       As corporate sponsors of Women for...

Our hearts are heavy as we contemplate the obscene obliteration of justice that has besieged Ukraine - loss of life, atrocities suffered by women and children, and the unfair destruction of a country with its people forced to flee to seek safety.Yet our spirits are encouraged by the bravery displayed by the Ukrainian people, the solidarity offered by countries around the world and the many selfless sacrifices made by organisations large and small.        Kooky has donated some of our fruit and we encourage you to join us in giving if you are able to. No matter how big or small, any contribution is significant. There are many different avenues to help and if you need some inspiration, please feel...

Amanda and Jacqueline are the two amazing women behind Give.Help.Share is on a mission to GIVE children nutritious food, HELP feed families, and SHARE food knowledge for a healthier future. The school teachers conduct weekly workshops at various schools and children's centres, educating children on the importance of a balanced diet and offering them food bags comprising healthy plant-based meal components.       We are pleased and proud to announce that we have partnered with Give.Help.Share, committing to regular contributions of our fruit snacks - guiltless snacking with a host of nutritional benefits and a much healthier alternative to typical sugar-laden sweets and after-school snacks.        In a recent school visit, many children were fascinated by the novel textures of our...