A Shared Earth supplier story

Shared Earth very generously donated to our fundraiser and now continue to fundraise for our campaign. Here is just some of what the money will be supporting:

Tabaka, Kisii, Western Kenya

Tabaka residents rely on soapstone mining and carving as a livelihood. They supply most of the world's soapstone supply but it is still a poor rural area. Zuri Design works with a self-help group with around 50 members to supply Shared Earth and others with soapstone crafts. We have donated 100 masks, with another 100 being made.

We also donated four hand washing barrels and provided a days training on soap making as an income generating activity to help with the downturn in craft trade.

Mary Nyokabi, a lady within the producer group says,

“We have been living a scary life especially going to market places after we heard that COVID-19 virus is airborne. But now we are happy that we can protect ourselves by wearing nose masks,”

Paper Craft, Uganda

Zuri Design has worked for over 10 years with Paper Craft, a fair trade co-operative which makes hand-made recycled paper products. It has 25 permanent employees but its workshop is closed. Many are"scared of not making it through" says manager Harriet.

There are women with children who are struggling to feed their families. There are elderly and disabled men who survived from daily food provided by the workshop, who are suffering due to the closure. We are working with Harriet to see how we can use the fundraised money to help. Shared Earth have committed to placing orders through Zuri Design as soon as the workshop re opens.