African Crafts/Kitengi/Beadwork Project

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One of our students finishing up his cobbling work.

One of our students finishing up his cobbling work.

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Some of our kitengo flipflops. His and Hers!

Some of our kitengo flipflops. His and Hers!

Kitenge Bomba Jackets.

Kitenge Bomba Jackets.

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Out already made Kitengi products!

Out already made Kitengi products!

These are some our Kitengi Products we make at our center. Kitenge Flipflops with matching Yaye life Pants!

These are some our Kitengi Products we make at our center. Kitenge Flipflops with matching Yaye life Pants!

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Ugandan jewellery and crafts are very popular with visitors. They are pretty, easy to learn to make and environmentally sustainable. By using recycled materials, we are able to make a variety of different products which are both beautiful and earth-friendly.

 

 

 

 

By training vulnerable people to make these crafts (like widows with children, street youth) we are able to provide an income for individuals who are difficulty supporting themselves and their children, dampening the poverty that forces many children onto the street. The proceeds of the jewellery go back into existing programs such as the hostel and feeding program. This way we are able to prevent further children from coming to the streets while supporting the ones already there.