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VIRUNGA WIDOWS PROJECT

Established to help the widows of rangers who have died in the Virunga National Park, DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo).

 

Rangers whose job was protecting the Mountain Gorillas against poachers. This project helps these widows to produce items for sale so that they can support themselves, their children and families.

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MAASAI WOMEN ART

Established as a micro enterprise to help not only the local communities but also the environment; in the past many Maasai women generated their income from cutting down trees and selling charcoal. This enterprise in stark contrast is creating a stable and sustainable income source for these communities and protecting the environment at the same time.

 

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LEEN SAMYN DESIGNS

Established to help one of the last nomadic tribes of The Great Rift Valley; these funds also go towards creating an income for this tribe. In a world where the nomads can no longer roam as free as they used too; these wares are crafted by skilled hands that produce these unique items.

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KENYA PET COLLARS HELLEN KARIUKI

In the beginning of this year, I decided to start a small bead work business. I started making necklaces, bangles, coin bowls beaded table mats etc. After making them on my own, I found it difficult to make them and market them at the same time. So I approached a few women who were doing bead work and we started making beaded collars and belts, flip flops and watches with bead work.

In doing this it has made me happy as I am able to support some of the underprivileged women in my neighborhood and market some of our Kenyan culture to the world.

We work from home at the moment but hopefully, we will be getting a working station as we continue getting more orders.

I have a soft spot for underprivileged women in our village. When I have a lot of work, I reach out to some who come to help and at the end of the day, they get something to take home.

I am hoping that in the near future, I'll be able to reach out to more of them and impact their lives positively through various programs like mentorships, table banking, skill training and much more.

Every time I get an order, it excites me as it means my dream of seeing a stable community is slowly being realised.

 

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KIKOYS

These 100% cotton Kikoys (sarongs) are sold by many women in traditional markets, although not produced by these women it has become a good way for many women to make an income and support themselves.

 

These Kikoys have been purchased through these women, so as to help overcome poverty and improve women's social standing, & to help them bring about positive change.

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SIDAI DESIGNS

Sidai Designs is a social enterprise in Arusha, Tanzania Creating contemporary luxury beaded jewellery, based on traditional Maasai beading techniques and design.

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Inspired by the symbolic cultural significance of the Maasai jewellery, each piece tells a story. Jewellery is an integral element of the Maasai identity. Each piece is carefully handcrafted by Maasai women in Tanzania.

 

Sidai Designs support Maasai women by providing economic empowerment through fair trade.

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AFRIKAN WEAR
DESIGN

Afrikan Wear Design is a social enterprise based in Arusha, Northern Tanzania. Since 2009, we make handmade clothes, jewellery and weaved products that are associated with African cultures and fashion. 

 

The business was founded in 2009 by Marilyn Hokororo, at the time a housewife in a quest to improve her income and also uplift other women's income in the community. 

 

Since its creation Afrikan Wear Design has been able to support over 500 women and young girls that dropped out of school for reasons such as pregnancy and female oppression. These women have been trained on art craft skills to make handmade souvenirs and given basic entrepreneurship skills over the past 10 years. 

 

Now Afrikan Wear Design has grown significantly and we aim to continuously improve both qualities of production and entrepreneurship skills. Our mission is to educate and uplift everybody that comes from a bad environment in order for them to become economically independent in the community where they are commonly oppressed.

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