
The Fourth of July in Rwanda: Liberated To Shape Our Future
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By Jean Pierre MBARUBUKEYE
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Rwandans…

Father’s Day 2019: A Tribute to Azizi Life Fathers
Enjoy 10% off the Entire Azizi Life Website!
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Reaching Your Destination: Artisan Jean De Dieu’s Story
Story by Claudine Tuyisenge
"We are all able. I can't adjust…

Clay in the Potter’s Hand: Artisan Francine’s Story
Interview by Natalie Imanishimwe
"My name is Francine Mukamabano.…

‘Live Fair, One Product At A Time’: Celebrating World Fair Trade Day
As a social enterprise founded on the principle of fair trade,…

Practical, Beautiful, Purposeful: A Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Biological mothers and women who have stepped in to provide the…

A Widow’s Ambition: Artisan Seraphine’s Story
By Zuberi Bihangamanywa
After the death of her husband, Seraphine…

Why We Must Remember Our Shared Humanity
Photo by Mike Labrum on Unsplash
Remembrance: a sacred act which…

Betrayal and Hope: Artisan Sperathe’s Story
By Jean Pierre Mbarubukeye
One night in 1994, twenty-three-year-old…

International Women’s Day 2019: Celebrating Rwandan Women
This International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the wonderful…

Artisan Story: Vestine Uwamariya, Abibumbye Cooperative
“It’s a gift that God gives you.” Vestine turned her handwoven…

Faith and Social Enterprise – A Good Combination?
“Jesus is permanent peace. Do you have peace?” asked Jean…


Inspiring Staff Stories: Natalie Nenly, Manager of Beeutiful Creations
Natalie Nenly had been working as an Assistant at Beeutiful Creations,…

Saving for a Better Future
They weave baskets from sisal fibre in striking patterns; they…

Our Guide to Choosing Which Bowl Is Right for You
You know you want to buy a Local + Lejos handwoven bowl for your home, but seriously—which one should you choose!? Before you head into bowl overwhelm, we’ve created a simple 3-question guide to help you choose, regret-free.

Inspiring Staff Stories: Tom MacGregor, Co-Founder
What brought you to Rwanda?
My desire to work in Africa began…


Artisan Focus: Francine Mukamabano, Potter
“When my husband, Eric, passed away two years ago, I used the…

Arts and Crafts at the Azizi Life Studio
It's been a few months since the opening of the Azizi Life Studio…

Carving out a better future: Inganzo Woodcarving Cooperative
“I was 16 years old when I had my lower-leg blown apart…

Inspiring Staff Stories: Inspiring Women
For someone whose job title is ‘Artisan Expert’, the lady…

Celebrating Beauty and Craftsmanship
Last week saw the official opening of Design:Rwanda, an exciting…

5 Things I’m Learning About Leadership
Jeannine’s story
What is your definition and approach to leadership? …

Waxing Lyrical: Bees, Social Enterprise, and Rural Rwanda
How do bees, fair trade crafts, and rural Rwandans connect with…

