Kenyan Beaded Pencil Pot
Kenyan Beaded Pencil Pot
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Hold everything -- or at least your pencils, pens, and markers in our hand-beaded pencil pot made by women artisans in Kenya at Northern Rangelands Trust.
In the harsh, arid climate of northern Kenya, nomadic people share their lands with elephants, lions, the rare Grevy's Zebra, and many other species of wildlife, which can cause conflict. National Rangelands Trust is a non-profit organization based in northern Kenya that is educating women to understand, benefit from, and conserve the wildlife in their area through the creation of a sustainable fair trade enterprise, producing hand-beaded gifts and accessories.
- Glass beads & metal wire
- 4" L & 2" diameter (10 cm/5 cm)
- Handmade in & fairly traded from Kenya
Due to the handmade nature of this item, colors and designs will vary. Please allow us to choose for you.
Artisan Information
Artisan Information
BeadWORKS aims to empower women and diversify family income in Northern Kenya, reducing reliance on livestock and natural resources. The program is part of Northern Rangelands Trust and partners with established women’s groups in conservancies, training them on bead craftsmanship, product development, and basic marketing and accounting skills. There are over 1,200 women involved in the program. The Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) was established in 2004. Its mission is to develop resilient community conservancies which transform people’s lives, secure peace and conserve natural resources. By the end of 2014, there were 33 conservancies under the NRT umbrella, covering over 32,000 km2.
These conservancies are managed by democratically elected boards, and are now legally recognized institutions. NRT raises funds for these conservancies, provides advice on how to manage affairs, and facilitates a wide range of training – from governance and security, to wildlife monitoring and peace building. As the number of conservancies grew, so did the need for a more commercial arm of NRT – one that could support conservancies to earn revenue from their own, sustainable activities and reduce reliance on donor funding. NRT Trading was established as a limited company in 2014, and now supports the development of direct commercial revenue to communities in three main areas - livestock, BeadWORKS, and eco tourism.
Supplier Information
Supplier Information
By shopping the Global Girlfriend collection, you are making a difference in women’s lives across the globe. Global Girlfriend is focused on striving for gender equality and empowerment, and the importance of women providing for themselves and their families. By supporting jobs that guarantee fair wages by fair trade, women are able to proudly contribute to their families, encouraging their communities to flourish.
Shipping
Shipping
This product ships to the United States and international. Expedited shipping options are available for addresses within the United States, unless total order weight prohibits.
Returns
Returns
If you are not 100% satisfied with this product, you may return it for exchange or refund within 90 days of purchase, subject to some restrictions. Please review our full Returns & Exchanges information.
