We first learned weaving as children, taught by our parents and neighbors. At that time, weaving was seen more as tradition than as a business that could improve our lives.
Kora Ubeho means Work and Live, and the weavers of this cooperative are now receiving fair prices, they are learning new skills, and they’ve grown to love their craft even more.
We are now training our children so that this profession will continue for generations.
Abishyizehamwe means:
People who have come together.
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Abanyarukundo means:
People of Love.
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Abadahigwa means:
People who can’t be surpassed
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Dukoranumurava means:
Let’s work with courage.
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Duterimbere means:
Let’s Move Forward.
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KIIUKA Cooperative is a group of 6 talented wood carvers.
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Tunozumurimo members used to work separately and their income was too low because of lack of ideas, market and experience. cooperative, selling the quality of products made by law materials found in their community; It is like sharing with the beauty, culture and knowledge of rural Rwandan community. .
Icyizere means:
Hope
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Twuzuzanye Weavers is a group that is able to pay their family needs, able to make savings and they have good reputation in their area.
Abadacogora means:
People who never give up.
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Ababerarugo means:
Beautifying our Homes
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Kanguka means:
Wake Up!
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Our Artisan
Partners
Across the hills of Rwanda, groups of rural artisans are working to bring hope to their families through skillfully handcrafted goods. Azizi Life partners with over 60 independent groups- a total of over 760 artisan partners. Rising from the horrors of genocide, artisans from all backgrounds have joined together once again through their craft. Each artisan cooperative specializes in hand crafting products using specific techniques and raw materials. Azizi Life is honored to partner with these women and men, collaborating to connect makers, designers, and customers around the world.
Our
Products
We love serving your vision for beauty and meaning in the gifts you give, what you wear, and how you decorate. Azizi Life serves as a bridge, partnering with artisans and designers to offer high quality, ethically-sourced goods for life and gifting. Products are crafted by hand using local, natural, and renewable materials. Our modern and traditional collections include baskets, woven bowls, home décor, tabletop, woven jewelry, and bags. Azizi Life offers products to US customers from our warehouse in Exton, Pennsylvania, as well as FOB sales directly from Rwanda.
Our
Mission
Azizi Life is a fair trade organization which partners with Rwandan artisans to bring beautifully designed, hand crafted goods to the world. As a not-for-profit organization, Azizi Life is dedicated to the wellbeing of our artisan partners and their families. In addition to opening economic opportunity through fair trade, Azizi Life invests in a range of community impact projects. Our Rwandan-led team facilitates adult literacy classes and offers other practical resources for personal, spiritual, and economic growth.