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Our tailoring group in the Kipsongo slum in Kitale, Kenya are a group of talented women who are able to create anything from pillows to aprons to d...

Our Director Leila went on quite an adventure to get up to Mt Elgon where we are starting a farm. Read Leila's Story below. On 12th September I v...

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some people like pink, others... like blue or purple, red or white. Multicolor is always stunning. When I set...

Today we are remembering Pastor Steve Rutenbar. His Memorial Service is today. Pastor Steve is the person whom I first went to Kenya with. He had b...

If you read my last email, it was all about how failures are imminent and needed to grow and become better (Would you believe that I got a warning ...

Are you ready for fall? The artisans of Baskets and Beads Kenya have been busy preparing for the fall with new product lines like a 2-in-1 necklace...

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...

People often ask about how this business got started. Many know me for my negotiation expertise and while I still teach and speak on that, working with the ladies in Kenya is my passion and purpose. We had a great Swahili Sunday interview when I was in Kenya with a host of several shows on Imani TV and Radio, our Kenya Director Leila, our Kipsongo Manager Dorcas and me. 

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.

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...

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...

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...