Craft & Artisan Collective
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Craft & Artisan Collective

Market access for traditional crafts and eco-friendly products

60
Artisans
200+
Products
$25K/yr
Market Value
15
Export Orders

About This Program

Preserving cultural heritage while creating income through traditional crafts. Women artisans receive design training, quality improvement support, and access to national and international markets. The program celebrates indigenous craftsmanship while helping artisans adapt designs for modern markets, ensuring cultural preservation generates sustainable income for women and their families.

Program Details

Duration

Ongoing with quarterly training

Target Group

Women artisans and craft makers

Start Date

October 2024

Budget

$18,000 annually

Program Objectives

Support 60 women artisans in developing marketable craft products

Improve product quality and design for premium markets

Access national and international markets through trade partnerships

Preserve cultural heritage through traditional craft techniques

Key Activities

Design innovation and quality improvement training
Product development workshops introducing new techniques
Participation in trade fairs and market exhibitions
Development of online sales platform and digital marketing
Fair trade certification and quality standards training

Impact Achieved

45 women artisans with consistent market access

Measurable outcomes from program implementation

Beneficiaries

60

60 women artisans from 8 communities

Partners & Collaborators

Cultural Centers
Fair Trade Organizations
Kenya Craft Cooperative Union

Program Coordinator

Name:

Josephine Lekupe

Role:

Enterprise Development Officer

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