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Since 1985, Tintsaba Crafts has run a rural development project in the Northern Hhohho region of Swaziland to produce and market quality crafts. The primary material used is the sisal weed, found in the Swazi countryside and woven very finely, then dyed with German eco-friendly dyes, thereby making Tintsaba's products 100% sustainable. Tintsaba provides income to over 600 Swazi women. Tintsaba is not only committed to economic empowerment, but also to the health and education of their crafters children. The crafters are divided into several different groups according to the village they live in. Each group has a group leader, a trainer and a HIV educator.
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Gone Rural is committed to empowering rural Swazi women by creating a regular income through the creation of handicrafts. The artisans produce unique and modern products that are made in their homes, using locally available and sustainable natural materials. Through ongoing design input, active marketing strategies, committed leadership, integrity, compassion and standards of excellence, over 1000 rural women and their families are assisted in achieving their highest potential. Gone Rural also has a non-profit organization BoMak, which pays school fees for their crafters' children.
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Swazi Candles is situated in the Malkerns Valley, in the Kingdom of Swaziland. They have been producing handmade candles since 1981. Their artists and craftsmen produce unique candle designs, which are renowned throughout the world. They are a long time member of International Federation of Fair Trading (IFAT) and their founder Tony Marshak is a committed environmentalist and conservationist. He started Swazi Candles after spending time in Berkeley with a friend who was a candle maker. During the Apartheid regime in South Africa, he settled in Swaziland and began Swazi Candles to provide sustainable employment for the Swazi people. He pays employees 3 times the national average. In response to increased international food prices, Tony has started a garden for his employees so they can grow their own vegetables.
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