KAZI News & Inspiration

Basket Weaving – A Tradition Passed from Woman to Woman Over Generations
In an artisan tradition continued for over 100 centuries, Grace learned the art of basket-weaving at an early age and has passed the skill on to nearly a dozen other women. See Grace’s and other women’s stories of the tradition, and the economic benefits their handmade goods are bringing to their families and communities.
Artisan Insights – Nabukenya's Story
Nabukenya's story is one of a series from artisans for KAZI, built on a mission to create fair-wage employment. About 98 percent of KAZI hand-weaving artisans are women, who have the flexibility to work from their rural Africa homes and support an average 5.7 dependents. Stories are in their own words.
Artisan Insights - Jane's Story
Jane's story is one of a series from artisans for KAZI, built on a mission to create fair-wage employment. About 98 percent of KAZI hand-weaving artisans are women, who have the flexibility to work from their rural Africa homes and support an average 5.7 dependents. Stories are in their own words.
Artisan Insights – Evelyn's Story
Evelyn's story is one of a series from artisans for KAZI, built on a mission to create fair-wage employment. About 98 percent of KAZI hand-weaving artisans are women, who have the flexibility to work from their rural Africa homes and support an average 5.7 dependents. Stories are in their own words.
Artisan Insights – Nalunkuma's Story
Nalunkuma's story is one of a series from artisans for KAZI, built on a mission to create fair-wage employment. About 98 percent of KAZI hand-weaving artisans are women, who have the flexibility to work from their rural Africa homes and support an average 5.7 dependents. Stories are in their own words.
Artisan Insights - Hajirah's Story
Hajirah's story is one of a series from artisans for KAZI, built on a mission to create fair-wage employment. About 98 percent of KAZI hand-weaving artisans are women, who have the flexibility to work from their rural Africa homes and support an average 5.7 dependents. Stories are in their own words.
Artisan Insights – Christine's Story
Christine's story is one of a series from artisans for KAZI, built on a mission to create fair-wage employment. About 98 percent of KAZI hand-weaving artisans are women, who have the flexibility to work from their rural Africa homes and support an average 5.7 dependents. Stories are in their own words.