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Impact Story
Maasai Women Bead Better Products, Better Lives
by Leslie Vryenhoek
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Bega kwa Bega: Shoulder to Shoulder Achieving their Goals
In a Nairobi slum, the women of Bega kwa Bega are checking linens—table runners, decorative cushion covers and an ingenious pan carrier—and...
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Ngalo: Kampala Women’s Group Sews—and Reaps Big Rewards
Agnes Mugabi holds Ngalo’s official Certificate of RegistrationLike all groups involved in the WIEGO-led Leadership & Business...
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In Jinja, Women Come Together to Learn and to Earn
Kyebajja Tobona Women’s Group, affiliated to Nurturing Uganda, a member of UGAFAT This is one in a series of WIEGO Network impact stories. View...
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Success for the Women of Machakos Cooperative Union
For a group of women who weave baskets in Machakos, Kenya, coming together to work—and coming to perceive their basket weaving as a business—has...
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Confidence Soars for Nurturing Uganda’s Women
An alliance between Nurturing Uganda, an NGO in the rural area of Jinja, the Ugandan Association for Alternative Trade (UGAFAT), and WIEGO...
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Fair Trade Project in Uganda
Stories of Change in Uganda In Uganda, WIEGO had two fair trade partners that delivered Business & Leadership Skills training and support:...
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Fair Trade Project in Kenya
The women of Basecamp Maasai Brand, a fair trade self-help group, gained vital business and leadership skills essential for bringing in income....
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Fair Trade Project in Ghana
Ghana For Kuapa Kokoo, singing is a vital part of the training. Listen to learn why and hear a song (MP3, 1min/48sec)In Ghana, WIEGO’s fair...
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Tanzania
OHS Project in Tanzania The OHS project has worked through the Tanzanian affiliates of the International Union of Food and Allied Workers...
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