Welcome to our global maker-to-market movement where, together with 20,000 artisans, we ignite social change. We create opportunities for individuals, families, and communities in developing countries to thrive through strong relationships, fair wages, safe working conditions, and sustainable practices.

Take the first step in creating a beautiful basket wall for your home with the lively Step by Step Basket. Nearly two feet in diameter, this basket can only be made by a master weaver. It features natural and dyed navy blue, aqua and sage green raffia and is hand-woven by women working with Uganda Crafts, helping single mothers widowed by the HIV/AIDS epidemic earn income weaving at home.
HANDCRAFTED IN UGANDA
SKU: 4803360

THE MAKERS
Uganda Crafts markets crafts for artisans and provides training in quality control, design and marketing. The organization also owns a retail store that provides employment for people with physical disabilities. One of the missions of Uganda Crafts is to provide hope to disabled people, youth and those suffering from HIV/AIDS. In addition to training, employees receive health benefits, emergency loans and transportation. Uganda Crafts employs approximately 300 artisans in five workshops or cooperatives, 85 percent of them women. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from Uganda Crafts since 1995.

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