The Fourth of July in Rwanda: Liberated To Shape Our Future

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By Jean Pierre MBARUBUKEYE Photo Source: igihe.com Rwandans…

Father’s Day 2019: A Tribute to Azizi Life Fathers

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Enjoy 10% off the Entire Azizi Life Website! Use promo code…

Reaching Your Destination: Artisan Jean De Dieu’s Story

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Story by Claudine Tuyisenge  "We are all able. I can't adjust…

Clay in the Potter’s Hand: Artisan Francine’s Story

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Interview by Natalie Imanishimwe  "My name is Francine Mukamabano.…

‘Live Fair, One Product At A Time’: Celebrating World Fair Trade Day

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As a social enterprise founded on the principle of fair trade,…

Practical, Beautiful, Purposeful: A Mother’s Day Gift Guide

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Biological mothers and women who have stepped in to provide the…

A Widow’s Ambition: Artisan Seraphine’s Story

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By Zuberi Bihangamanywa After the death of her husband, Seraphine…

Why We Must Remember Our Shared Humanity

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Photo by Mike Labrum on Unsplash Remembrance: a sacred act which…
Sperathe cultivating her crops with neighbor

Betrayal and Hope: Artisan Sperathe’s Story

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By Jean Pierre Mbarubukeye One night in 1994, twenty-three-year-old…

International Women’s Day 2019: Celebrating Rwandan Women

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This International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the wonderful…

Artisan Story: Vestine Uwamariya, Abibumbye Cooperative

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“It’s a gift that God gives you.” Vestine turned her handwoven…

Faith and Social Enterprise – A Good Combination?

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“Jesus is permanent peace. Do you have peace?” asked Jean…

Prayer Update, December 2018

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AZIZI LIFE US Praise God for a wonderful Giving Tuesday…

Inspiring Staff Stories: Natalie Nenly, Manager of Beeutiful Creations

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Natalie Nenly had been working as an Assistant at Beeutiful Creations,…

Saving for a Better Future

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They weave baskets from sisal fibre in striking patterns; they…

Our Guide to Choosing Which Bowl Is Right for You

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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

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What brought you to Rwanda? My desire to work in Africa began…

Inspiring Staff Stories: Beatha

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“Cake!” Beatha beams over a cup of tea. I had just asked…

Artisan Focus: Francine Mukamabano, Potter

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“When my husband, Eric, passed away two years ago, I used the…

Arts and Crafts at the Azizi Life Studio

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It's been a few months since the opening of the Azizi Life Studio…

Carving out a better future: Inganzo Woodcarving Cooperative

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  “I was 16 years old when I had my lower-leg blown apart…

Inspiring Staff Stories: Inspiring Women

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For someone whose job title is ‘Artisan Expert’, the lady…

Celebrating Beauty and Craftsmanship

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Last week saw the official opening of Design:Rwanda, an exciting…

5 Things I’m Learning About Leadership

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Jeannine’s story What is your definition and approach to leadership? …

Waxing Lyrical: Bees, Social Enterprise, and Rural Rwanda

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How do bees, fair trade crafts, and rural Rwandans connect with…

Staff Stories: Venantie

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Under the cool cover of night, the shrill cry of a baby pierced…

A Light in the Dark

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My eyes were greeted with a sartorial explosion of patterns.…