MEET THE ARTISAN
WOMENCRAFT
Located in: Tanzania
Social enterprise WomenCraft works with more than 300 artisans in 17 villages in Tanzania, Burundi, and Rwanda. The artisans including women who settled back into their home communities after living as refugees, resettled individuals and refugees, survivors of genocide, and Tanzanian hosts of refugees. Previously, several of the women were once struggling subsistence farmers. They preserve traditional weaving techniques while earning fair wages and having access to essential resources. These skilled artisans use sustainable, locally sourced materials including grasses to weave beautiful baskets and home décor. With WomenCraft, they can increase their crop yield while having a work-family life balance, send their children to school, and provide better nutrition and healthcare.
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