Created in 2004 with the aim of establishing skills, giving work and building viable long-term business opportunities for women in East Africa.
With two flourishing partner ateliers AGAPE and APROHADE, KISANY hopes to expand skills training and provide more work for women in DR Congo and Rwanda.
Empower artisans with work and financial independence
KISANY aims to establish skills and build opportunities for dignified work in poorer communities. In building a market, a supply and a demand, we aim to create long term solutions and help transform the lives of primarily women in DR Congo and Rwanda.
KISANY is a partner of Belgian non-profit organisation, En Avant Les Enfants. Through this partnership a portion of profit is directed to provide healthcare, education, micro-financing and social support in the Kivu region of DR Congo. Together we are helping to build a healthy ecosystem for communities and people to thrive.
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Create unique products of exceptional quality to last generations. Each KISANY product is a combination of the highest quality materials, stunning design, exquisite workmanship and enhanced by the social impact.
Ensure artisans are paid fairly and promptly to enable financial independence. Partner artisans are paid a salary well above local standards and we strive to provide regular work and standardised pay.
Reallocate 50% of profits to support social projects with our partner NGO En Avant Les Enfants. Profits are directed to provide a variety of social support services and trainings in Kivu, DR Congo.
Provide holistic life skills as well as occupational training for women in East Africa. More than 1300 lives have been transformed through work and our support and education programmes.
Raise awareness of ethical consumerism. For fifteen years, KISANY has offered those who love luxury linens an ethical alternative.