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Founded by Phil Smith in 1992, One World Projects focuses on providing socially and environmentally conscious goods, One World Projects imports and distributes Fair Trade jewelry, fashion accessories, household goods, gifts and toys, handmade by more than 80 artisan groups in over 20 countries throughout Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
Many products imported and distributed by One World Projects are made from renewable resources, promoting artisans to conserve, protect, and restore their natural resources and diverse ecosystems. All of One World Projects products provide viable economic solutions to artisans and their families in developing countries who may otherwise struggle to maintain a means of economic stability.
The handcrafted recycled plastic bangle bracelets from Burkina Faso are an example of One World Project's commitment to the environment. These hand-woven plastic bracelets are made from old, discarded, plastic rugs and prayers mats that are commonly used throughout Western Africa. This project provided sustainable income to over 400 artisans who work in Village Artisanal Ouagadougou (VAO).
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Swahili Imports works in collaboration with hundreds of skilled artisans in developing countries throughout Africa. Their mission is to cultivate profitable endeavors that enrich lives, communities, and the world at large. Working with artisans in Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Mozambique, Mali, Uganda, Sudan, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso and Senegal, Swahili Imports is a leader in the market for contemporary, hand-made African art, with an emphasis on the importance of fair trade practices.
Swahili Imports also works directly with product design specialists from Aid To Artisans Africa
, running training sessions for numerous local artisans throughout Africa. Aid to Artisans is a nonprofit organization that offers practical assistance to artisan groups worldwide, working in partnerships to foster economic independence and community well being. The training aims to teach practical business skills, and a general overview of market trends and product development, all skills that are otherwise inaccessible to the people in these parts of the world. Through such educational opportunities, people throughout Africa, are able to establish the beginnings of self-sufficiency and economic stability.
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