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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...

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Every year since 2010, the President has dedicated the month to raising awareness about hum...

This is the last Fair Trade Friday of 2021. Tomorrow begins a new year. What are you doing to plan for 2022? Many people make New Years Resolutions...

How much do you “give back” to the artisans you work with? We often get asked this. The answer?  Nothing.  Instead of using a “give back” model th...

While you are enjoying your holiday with family, friends, or solo, remember the ladies and kids in Kenya. All of us work so hard to ensure that they have a chance at a better life.

Rest assured that Baskets and Beads researches all of the products we sell where we use outside sources and also all of the products we use, such as brownies. 

Meet the woman on the ground, our Kenya Team Director Leila, and read her personal journey that lead to the start of Baskets and Beads.

17% of people purchased fair trade items over the thanksgiving holiday.

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 ...

Are you ready for the fall runway? We hope so as we introduce Tunics and our Fashion Designer, Bintiah! She is from Kenya and lives in Kitale, a T...

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 ...

You may not know this about me but I have been a speaker and trainer on negotiation, self-leadership and leadership for many years. Plus, I was a l...