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Build a Bridge of Support and Hope

Build a Bridge of Support and Hope

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 shared...

Build a Bridge of Support and Hope

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 shared...

Artisan Interview Series with Akuleu

Artisan Interview Series with Akuleu

The Artisan Interview Series showcases the artisans of Baskets and Beads. We share insights into their lives and how making the beads and being part of the group has had a positive...

Artisan Interview Series with Akuleu

The Artisan Interview Series showcases the artisans of Baskets and Beads. We share insights into their lives and how making the beads and being part of the group has had a positive...

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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