"Fair trade isn't a movement. It's a call to action for each and every one of us to live responsible lifestyles, ensuring we're caring for those down the line whom many of our everyday choices affect." - Alicia Wallace, Kazi COO
Kazi Goods works with thousands women weavers in Rwanda who handcraft intricate and colorful baskets using traditional weaving techniques.
Baskets are made from natural materials such as sturdy sweet grass and soft sisal fibers.
The Kazi business model reaches artisans in rural villages and provides weavers with job training and fair wages to create dignified work and sustainable income.
Their mission is to alleviate poverty in Africa by proving fair employment.