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Discover Baskets and Beads in these local So Cal Shops

Discover Baskets and Beads in these local So Ca...

Welcome to the online version of Baskets and Beads Kenya. We are so happy you are here and hope you find something amazing for yourself or for a gift. If...

Discover Baskets and Beads in these local So Ca...

Welcome to the online version of Baskets and Beads Kenya. We are so happy you are here and hope you find something amazing for yourself or for a gift. If...

The empowerment series words overlayed on top of a world map with words like charity, slum, partnering, empowerment, racism, voluntourism, explitation, etc

The Poverty Industry - How Poverty is a Big Bus...

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 are going to...

The Poverty Industry - How Poverty is a Big Bus...

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 are going to...

What is Voluntouring and the White Savior Complex?

What is Voluntouring and the White Savior Complex?

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...

What is Voluntouring and the White Savior Complex?

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...

Elibit a Strong, Determined Artisan Creating Handmade Beauty and a Powerful Example

Elibit a Strong, Determined Artisan Creating Ha...

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 having fled...

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Elibit a Strong, Determined Artisan Creating Ha...

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 having fled...

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The Fight for Food In Marginalized Communities

The Fight for Food In Marginalized Communities

We are facing unprecedented times with the entire world being shut down. It is having its affect on everyone. Some have lost their jobs, some have lost their health and...

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The Fight for Food In Marginalized Communities

We are facing unprecedented times with the entire world being shut down. It is having its affect on everyone. Some have lost their jobs, some have lost their health and...

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