Empowerment is Limitless

The ancient Masaai tribe are well known for their traditional medicines including roots and bark from trees. However, due to drought and therefore the loss of herds and pastureland, many Masaai have moved to the urban centers. It is common to see Masaai Women sitting on roadsides with a small table where they display their medicines and crafts, trying to earn a living.

African Reflections Foundation(ARF) initiated a group of Masaai women (Ushanga Crafts Women) to create high quality beaded necklaces by making the funds available for the crafters to work regularly for African Reflections Foundation. The women produce many beautiful products including bracelets, anklets, and authentic Masaai sets worn around the necks of Masaai women.

Help them help themselves

African Reflections Foundation(ARF) assists African craftsmen and women who would otherwise be unemployed. By providing fair payment for products, along with consistent purchases and advances, the artists are able to afford education, health care, food and housing for themselves and their families.

The craftsmen are trained in quality control among other things to insure their items will appeal to the International Market.

With funds raised through the African Reflections Store, African Reflections Foundation initiates development programs and projects in impoverished rural communities across Africa.

Empowering those who can empower others

A group of 22 enterprising women on the Island of Zanzibar mobilized to begin the entrepreneurial initiative of making and selling natural handmade soaps. Zanzibar is an island rich in natural spices which are being used in soaps for the first time.

A group of 22 enterprising women on the Island of Zanzibar mobilized to begin the entrepreneurial initiative of selling natural handmade soaps. Zanzibar is an island rich in natural spices which are being used in soaps for the first time.