The Beginning of this Journey
by Eldonna Fernandez
November 14, 2021
The journey of Baskets and Beads Kenya started because of an opportunity that was offered by a man who will be remembered for all of the blessings ...
I Am L3Harris
by Eldonna Fernandez
August 22, 2021
This was a writeup done by L3Harris the company I work for. It was great that they shared the story of Baskets and Beads.
The homes located in the...
Walking in Faith-Imani
by Eldonna Fernandez
August 16, 2021
The women of Kenya walk in faith to make enough to provide what they need for their families. We can only do what we can do, to get done what is ne...
Swahili Sunday- Updates From Kenya and How to Start an NGO in Africa
by Eldonna Fernandez
August 9, 2021
Starting an NGO in Africa is more than just paperwork. We meet with the ladies of Kenya and talk about the progress we have made since coming toget...
Beauty Beyond Borders
by Eldonna Fernandez
April 13, 2021
Beauty is all around us! Especially when we help people outside of our borders and share blessings all around the world. Learn the Swhaili Words for Sadness as we mourn losses, Empower as we show support and Hope as we pray for better days to come.
Kenya Extends Restrictions by Two Months Limits BnB Travel
by Eldonna Fernandez
March 15, 2021
COVID has put a strain on all our lives. We seem to be on the edge of a change where things are starting to slowly open up and soon we will be able...
Fair Trade Principle - Ensure the Rights of Children
by Eldonna Fernandez
February 21, 2021
As a member of the Fair Trade Federation we are vetted against some very stringent principles in order to be a verified member. While all the pri...
Build a Bridge of Support and Hope
by Eldonna Fernandez
September 28, 2020
When we first started working with the ladies in Kenya we would get them some food packs from time to time as a bonus for their hard work. We share...
Artisan Interview Series with Akuleu
by Eldonna Fernandez
August 17, 2020
The Artisan Interview Series showcases the artisans of Baskets and Beads. We share insights into their lives and how making the beads and being par...
The Poverty Industry - How Poverty is a Big Business
by Eldonna Fernandez
July 6, 2020
In the first post of this series, you learned about the negative side of “voluntourism” and the thing called the white savior complex. In Part 2 we...
What is Voluntouring and the White Savior Complex?
by Eldonna Fernandez
June 29, 2020
The Empowerment Series will look at the various negative connotations out there regarding white people serving in other countries such as Africa, India, Mexico etc. This is a multi part series. The first part explores the terms "Voluntourism and the White Savior Complex"
Elibit a Strong, Determined Artisan Creating Handmade Beauty and a Powerful Example
by Eldonna Fernandez
May 10, 2020
Meet Elibit. She is one of the older mama’s in our Baskets and Beads group. She has lived in the Kipsongo slum in Kitale, Kenya for many years havi...
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