Mori women social entrepreneurs Rachel Lin Mitzi Uy

Crossing borders

Empowering women from all walks of lives, one creation at a time

jangandfox drawstring pouch handcrafted
mori women dainty cute utility laptop bag

We are on a mission.

Create products and services where function meets aesthetic and meaning;

Provide dignified work for women through their hands and gifts so they are not left behind;

Bridging women across all walks of lives - urban poor mothers, artists, sales advocates, customers, to create value together

How We Started And Grow

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    Two Women From Different Lands

    Mitzi Uy of Manila, Philippines, traded a budding marketing career for a journey of self-discovery. Armed with her Bible and journal, she began crafting journals and invented the Pursebook—a fusion of notebook and purse. She and her house help began making Pursebooks at home, selling them online through Facebook. Demand quickly outpaced supply. With the support of local livelihood projects, Mitzi empowered women from impoverished Manila communities by teaching them to sew, creating income opportunities.

    Rachel Lin, from a humble background in Singapore, overcame challenges to graduate from the National University of Singapore with a degree in Business. Thankful for a good education and career opportunities, she was motivated to equip the underprivileged with skills and opportunities for sustainable livelihoods. In 2015, she started her first social venture Matcha5 and met Mitzi online.

    Despite initial concerns about job creation for mothers, they found solace in trusting God and His plans. Bonding over their shared dream to combat poverty through meaningful employment and innovative products, a deep friendship was forged. The partnership between the two for Mori Official was birthed in 2018.

  • Two women sitting at a table with various bags, notebooks, and cards, smiling at the camera. One woman wears a pink top, and the other wears a black top. There are two framed art pieces on the wall behind them, and decorative items on the table.

    Empowering More Mothers

    In 2020, Rachel's long-time friend Miranda returned to Singapore from overseas. After homeschooling her two toddlers, she developed a passion for creating fun and engaging pieces for parents and kids.

    During the Covid-19 pandemic, Miranda struggled to find a job and faced challenges during interviews, including questions about childcare and overtime. This led to discussions about collaborating on Mori Mummy and Kids products.

    Miranda now finds fulfilment in supporting Mori's mission to bring joy to children and parents while supporting other mothers.

  • Group of women working in a workshop or craft room, with stacks of colored paper and fabrics, and other women working at tables in the background.

    Growing Communities

    When Mori first started, most mothers sewed from home to care for their children. Over the years, with increased demand, we've expanded into new communities, adapting our work modes to suit local and business needs—whether it's sewing from home, gathering in a central location, or setting up a workshop.

    Our flexibility ensures that women can work in the way that best fits their lives while meeting market demands. We've even expanded to include a mother in Singapore who has a special needs son; she handles packing and personalisations.

    Our team has grown, now including Joanna, who does performance marketing and Megan, a Gen-Z who does all things social! Together, we blend experience and innovation to empower women and drive our mission forward.

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is a variant name of Moriel which means 'God teaches'.

"Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?"
Matthew 6:26-27

Everyday Essentials, Re-imagined

Pairing practical features with feminine and whimsical prints, we give bags, stationery and lifestyle products a functional yet whimsical twist.

Our original creations are designed with users in mind through a process of observing, chatting, researching, understanding, creating, and reiteration. We feature the prettiest prints, designed exclusively in-house or with talented artists.

A woman in a white dress with long dark hair is placing a gold iPhone into a small, beige crossbody bag with a floral design, outdoors with green plants in the background.
Woman with dark hair wearing a white dress, carrying a black and floral bag, standing indoors near large green plants.
A young woman with black hair wearing a white sleeveless dress, carrying a large beige and gray backpack, standing in a minimalistic indoor space with a white wall, a wooden door, and a potted green plant.
A young woman with long dark hair, wearing a beige headband and cream-colored cardigan, is smiling and holding up two colorful bags, one with a leopard print and the other in plain green, in a cozy indoor setting.
A young girl sitting at a table in a cafe, resting her chin on her hand, with a drink in front of her, wearing a white dress, a headband, and sparkly shoes.

As Featured On

A logo with a stylized orange check mark and the words "Verify Post" next to it.
Logo of CNC, featuring a stylized red mountain form above the lowercase letters 'cna' in black.
CNN Philippines logo with a red background, white text reading 'CNN Philippines'.
Logo of The Smart Local Singapore with bold black, blue, and red text and a small figure walking with a cane
Logo with the words "Sassy Mama" in pink and black script font, and a small pink circle with "SG" inside.
Logo for Salt & Light featuring the words 'Salt' and 'Light' with a black outline light bulb in the center.
Logo for 'Thirst' with the tagline 'Honest Conversations' in yellow text.
Logo of Singapore International Foundation featuring a stylized globe with green and blue bands and the organization’s name with the slogan 'for a better world'.
Vanilla luxury logo with a star above and the text 'VANILLA LUXURY' in black on a beige background.
Black and white illustration of a person speaking at a podium with the text 'Speaker Series' and yellow underline.
Logo with stylized lines and the words 'NOTE AVE ONE' on a dark background.
A horizontal bar chart with two segments: a dark gray section labeled "No" and a red section labeled "Yes."
Colorful logo with the words 'little day out' in white lowercase letters over multicolored circles.

Together, We Empower More Women

  • Shop for Good

    Our creations are available for purchase at moriofficial.com. We ship worldwide from Singapore. Name personalisations are available. Book an appointment with us to visit our showroom in Singapore.

    To be our stockist or purchase wholesale, contact us here.

    Decorative gift boxes with pastel-colored ribbons, surrounded by white flower petals and fresh flowers on a white surface.

  • Events and Workshops

    We have conducted sharing on social entrepreneurship, stenciling and journaling workshops in schools, churches, and corporates, such as Raffles Girls’ School, Singapore Bible Society, S&P Global Philippines, and UBS.

    Contact us to explore how we can bring meaningful experiences to you and your organisation.

    A science classroom with students seated at lab tables, observing a female instructor holding a face mask. The instructor is smiling and explaining, with a colorful presentation about fashion and accessories projected on the whiteboard behind her.

  • Corporate Gifts

    A gift with purpose touches hearts and transforms lives. Check out our past corporate works here. Choose from ready gifts, or customise with us with your logo, or even a new product idea from scratch. We also provide sustainable gift options.

    Desk with items including a white tumbler, a FedEx pouch, a small black wallet, a laptop, pens, a digital timer, a brown mug, a small potted plant, a tape dispenser, a pack of memo notes, and a black camera case.