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The Empowerment Series looks at some of the complicated issues and situations that occur in the Fair Trade world and possible solutions.  I went to...

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...

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"

What is bias? Bias is defined as prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered t...

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...

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 ...

Wash you hands they said to avoid the coronavirus.  Distance yourself at least 6 feet from each other.   Washing your hands regularly is liste...

The Patricia Collection is our Paper Bead Collection of necklaces and bracelets all made from recycled magazines.   From time to time we will fe...

First Market Day Photo Feb 2018  The first time I went to Kenya we gathered a few women in a room with product and I bought about half a suitcase ...

Dear Baskets and Beads Supporter Thank you so much for your support of the fundraiser for this most recent trip to Kenya. We are so grateful for y...

I went to Kenya on a mission trip to be of service.  One of the places we visited is called the Kipsongo slum.  Their homes are mud huts with a tin...