This Tanzanian based basket and homegoods maker is a community-driven Fair Trade certified social enterprise operating from Ngara, Tanzania. Their objective is to reduce poverty and contribute to economic growth in this refugee-impacted region Their mission is to increase economic opportunity in the post-conflict, tri-border area of Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania by bringing rural women together, facilitating their growth and connecting their artistry to the global marketplace. Through them, over 600 artisans working from their weaving centres or from home, plus their 11 full-time staff (office based) advance themselves, raise stronger families, stimulate their communities and inspire the world around them. They are connecting women with diverse backgrounds through the enterprise, working together as one business, with one common goal. 

Product offered includes:

Services offered includes:

• Listing ID: 3811
• Manufacturer: FA-WC-TZ-70
• Minimum Order Quantity: 1000 pieces plus per style
• Type of Business: HOMEWARE > BASKET;
• Shipping: The shipping method is linked to the minimum value of the order. They ship via: - EMS (post service) for orders between 1,000 $ and 5,000 $ (FOB Ngara). The EMS service is door-to-door and generally takes 2/3 weeks (DHL is also an option; it's quicker but more expensive). - airfreight for orders between 5,000 $ and 10,000 $ (FOB Kigali or Dar es Salaam). The shipment takes few days, but the importer needs to have an agent for customs operations and take care of the last mile transport - ocean freight for orders of 10,000 $ and above (FOB Dar es Salaam). This kind of shipment is a cheap solution for large-volume orders, but takes a long time (up to 60 days, depending on the final destination).
• Payment Methods: Bank to bank transfer; Mobile Money;
• Certifications: WFTO (World Fair Trade Organisations)
• Lead Times: The production lead time depends on the size of the order and generally goes from 3 weeks (for small orders) to 8/10 weeks. The delivery time depends on the delivery method and generally goes from few days (for airfreight or DHL) to a couple of months (for ocean freight).