FAIR WEAVE: Weaving a Way Forward
In the Phnom Srok district of northwestern Cambodia, Khmer women have been weaving since the 13th century. Beautiful handwoven blankets and textiles are made on traditional looms with skills handed down from mother to daughter for generations. FAIR WEAVE is a social enterprise that enables Cambodian women to use their traditional weaving skills to earn a decent income, improving the financial future of the whole region.
Why We Invested: Vidrio Artesanal Xa Quixe
R.I.S.E. Artisan Fund is investing in Vidrio Artesanal Xa Quixe, a Mexican company inventing eco-friendly processes to create blown glassware of exceptional quality from recycled glass. Through innovations in clean energy, proprietary designs for furnaces and equipment, and engagement of the local community, Xaquixe demonstrates its commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its artisan production.
Hadithi Crafts: Turning Stories of Hope into Lasting Change
Hadithi Crafts Support CBO is a community-based artisan enterprise that weaves together wildlife conservation, sustainability, and traditional craft while creating jobs in rural Kenya. Launched in 2014 with 500 women, Hadithi now works with around 1900 artisans, who support over 10,000 family members, living in the communities surrounding Tsavo, a critical ecosystem for elephants and other wildlife. By offering sustainable livelihoods, Hadithi helps protect wildlife and preserve the delicate balance of nature in the Tsavo national parks in southeastern Kenya.