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Basket Weaving in Rwanda: A Story of Resilience and Empowerment

9th June 2023

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A note from Azizi Life: We are honored to have Katrina Makuch…

Tunozumurimo Cooperative

31st October 2022

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Tunozumurimo members used to work separately and their income was too low because of lack of ideas, market and experience. [highlight] 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. .[/highlight]

Icyizere Cooperative

19th September 2022

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Icyizere means: Hope Learn more

Twuzuzanye Cooperative

13th May 2022

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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.

Helping People, Saving Gorillas: Our Partnership with Azizi Life

9th February 2022

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A note from Azizi Life: We are thrilled to have been chosen by the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to facilitate the gift shop, artisan demonstrations, and artisan Experience days at the new Ellen DeGeneres Campus, which opened on February 1 st...

Gorillas, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, Ellen, and Azizi Life: The Story Behind Our Latest Collaboration

3rd November 2021

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On her November 4, 2021, show, Ellen DeGeneres was gifted a one-of-a-kind Gorilla Nose Print Basket by the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund CEO. This basket was created by an expert weaver in partnership with Azizi Life!

Abihuta mu Iterambere Cooperative

19th September 2019

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Abihuta mu Iterambere means: Racers to Development. Learn more

Practical, Beautiful, Purposeful: A Mother’s Day Gift Guide

1st May 2019

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Biological mothers and women who have stepped in to provide the…

Abarikumwe Association

29th November 2016

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Abarikumwe means: People Who Are Together. Learn more

Abihuje Cooperative

29th November 2016

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Abihuje means: People Who Have Come Together. Learn more.

Zamuka Cooperative

28th November 2016

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The women of the Zamuka cooperative are focused and determined. They are determined to be excellent weavers. They are determined to support one another. They are determined to build a strong foundation for their cooperative, their families, and their community. The income from weaving means that they can invest in the health of their land and their families. [highlight]As a result of our weaving, our children have increased access to nutrition, health, and education.[/highlight]

Twivanemubukene Cooperative

28th November 2016

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The weavers of Twivanemubukene work together not only to get out of physical poverty through their craft sales, but also to support and encourage one another in all aspects of life. The women care for one another and help each other with loans from the group for urgent needs, and increased income which enables them to purchase food, soap, clothing, and school supplies. Guests rave about their Experience Days with Twivanemubukene artisans! [highlight]Every week, we each make a contribution to the group, which is used for members in need.[/highlight]

Kundagaseke Cooperative

28th November 2016

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Kundagaseke’s artistic specialty is weaving traditional Rwandan baskets from natural sisal fibers. The weavers’ primary desire is to connect with customers – a large and sustainable market – so that their weaving can provide a consistent income for them and their families. The members of the group also hope to keep progressing so they can follow their individual dreams: like paying tuition for their children to go to school. [highlight] Our purpose is to fight against poverty and to develop ourselves.[/highlight]