Africa is home to a wealth of cultures and artisan traditions. It has also been hit hard by the effects of poverty, having 31 of the world's 34 poorest countries, with over 313 million people living on less than $1 a day. Artisan and farmers throughout Africa are using their skills to try to earn a living and combat the conditions of poverty that are part of their reality. Community organizations throughout the continent are creating alternatives to deal with the effects of war, overwhelming debt and poverty, and HIV/AIDS, all of which have taken a toll on communities. Through their efforts, they are working to bring about their vision of a vibrant Africa.
Our
has been an ongoing program to address the needs for economic opportunities in Africa. To respond, we have initiated partnerships with new artisan and farmer groups to increase our impact in the region. Many of the groups we partner with, in addition to generating income, also provide important social programs that benefit orphans, refugees, disabled people, and people affected by HIV/Aids. Look for the Africa icon 
next to products from Africa in our catalog and on our website. Purchase these products to help bring hope and dignity to artisans and farmers in Africa.
Where we work in Africa:
SERRV partners with 18 artisan and farmer organizations in 10 Sub-Saharan countries: Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Meet some of our artisan partners in Africa
Eswatini Swazi Kitchen, Swaziland
The Eswatini Swazi Kitchen provides employment for women and generates income for the Manzini Youth Care program in Swaziland, a tiny mountain kingdom between South Africa and Mozambique. Read more about Eswatini Swazi Kitchen.
Bombolulu Workshop, Kenya
The Bombolulu Workshop for the Handicapped, located in Mombasa, Kenya, works with some 150 disabled men and women artisans to help them overcome their physical limitations and empower them economically and socially to become fully integrated members of their communities. Read more about Bombolulu.
Click on the menu to the left to see all of our partners in Africa.