IMPACT REPORT
This collection was made in Kenya, with our social enterprise partners Artisan Fashion.
78% of the artisans were women
A total of 148 artisans worked on this order
82% of artisans saved part of their income from the order, and used it to pay for school fees and other needs
100% Worker satisfaction was recorded
Materials Used
East African Cotton
Canvas
Leather
Cotton Kikoy
Cotton Waxed Cord
Glass Beads
Fact File
Building capacity is a key part of our work. During this order, 99% of artisans received training, which contributed to their income generating prospects.
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ARTISAN TESTIMONIALS
“I would really like to thank Artisan Fashion for their long-time support for the group. I can easily acquire new skills through regular trainings while working on new and different orders. Artisans Fashion has provided me with employment that helps me solve my basic monetary problems. I can also use the employment as security to secure a loan and do other things without too much stress!”
Jackline Mugaduka, 36 years old
“I am the assistant technician at Artisan Fashion. During this Mimco order I assisted in the cutting department, and learnt new skills in leather cutting and preparation. I am grateful for the orders from Mimco as I get to learn new things and develop my production skills each order. I was able to send my child to school, thanks to the money I earn working for Artisan Fashion.”
Josephat Chege, 30 years old
“I am a machinist at Artisan Fashion. I worked on the Mimco JAS19 order, completing the decoration stitches on the beaded panels, as well as assisting with the bag construction. I enjoy working for Artisan Fashion, I learn new things each order, I am able to pay school fees for my two children, and we have enough money for food, as well as healthcare if we need it!”
Asumpta Musau, 35 years old
“I am grateful to Artisan Fashion for this opportunity. I have learnt new skills from doing this work and I enjoy doing it. I use the income to pay school fees for my children as well as secure wealth in terms of livestock. I have also been able to build a modern house using the money I earn.”
Rebecca Njoki, 60 years old
