Fair Trade in Malawi

Wristlets

Handcrafted In Malawi 

Fairly Traded with Daraja Imports

Malawi is 1 of 39 countries in the heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC), who are eligible to receive assistance from the IMF. Their economy greatly depends on economic assistance from organizations like the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and other individual donor nations.

We , and our associates would never be as bold as to say that we are making vast changes in Malawi's economy, but our mission is to introduce artisans to the international markets and provide opportunities for social and economic change.  

Swing Bags

Through the sale of fair trade gifts, artisans (particularly women) are becoming economically empowered.  

Our products from Malawi are top quality that can be compared to any.  Shop Daraja Imports for handcrafted items made in Malawi.

Kitchen Aprons

Kids Plush Toys

About Daraja Imports

Daraja Imports™

Daraja meaning "Bridge" in Swahili, is a registered Fair Trade company in the USA and we are building an economic bridge between rural East and Southern Africans and the USA. 

It's not a new idea.  It's a great idea - trading fairly.  As individuals we most likely do not practice that enough.  Enjoying and supporting companies who practice fair trade has become easier as more companies see the all around value.  Consumers can find almost anything they are shopping for with a fair trade company.  

Our mission is to build that bridge to sustainability for the impoverished yet talented and skilled artisans. We have achieved this through partnering with local artisan groups and organizations throughout Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ghana, Malawi, Zambia, Swaziland and South Africa. We are empowering these rural men and women and making a difference in the lives of so many through unique handcrafts that represent a fusion of traditional art form and creative contemporary high quality designs. 

We offer handcrafted items that reflect the highest level of skill and craftsmanship. We partner with many talented African artisans who are conscientious and conduct business in sustainable product development. All products are made by different groups of enterprising, rural men and women, many of whom are widows, a group of physically disabled Tanzanian people, young adults orphaned by genocide and HIV/AIDS, and women who have been affected by HIV/AIDS either personally or within their family. All products are Fair Trade and handcrafted from local, sustainable and/or recycled material. 

Using Fair Trade relationships, Daraja Imports is much more than just a trading partner. We strive to build a personal, mutual, and extensive relationship with the product creators in keeping all of the values of Daraja Imports at the forefront. When you purchase from Daraja Imports you know you have made a difference. As a Fair Trade business we make it easy for every consumer to make a difference in the lives and communities in East and Southern Africa. Many people have hopes and dreams, and together through Fair Trade business relationships we are helping the impoverished realize theirs. Every piece has a story and every purchase makes a difference.

Daraja Imports at NSRA with Avante Jewelry Ltd

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Avante Jewelry Ltd Recognizes Daraja Imports at NSRA

Avante Jewelry Ltd recognizes Daraja Imports at NSRA. Daraja Imports features fair trade handcrafts created by African artisans in East and South Africa.

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“Every Piece Has A Story” 

While selling our handcrafted Avante Jewelry in the Women’s World at the NSRA, National Street Rod Association, car show in Louisville, Kentucky from August 6 to August 9, 2015, we had the opportunity to meet Marlene LaRue, a retail sales representative for Daraja Imports. Marlene’s booth was located across from us so we had the opportunity to get to learn about each other’s offerings.

Marlene set up a very attractive display of handcrafted pieces that were created individually by local artisans in East and South Africa. Daraja Imports helps to bridge the gap between Africans and the USA by partnering with local groups and organizations throughout Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ghana, Malawi, Zambia, Swaziland and South Africa.

Avante Jewelry Ltd Recognizes Daraja Imports at NSRA

Daraja Imports features many unique handcrafts that are made from local, sustainable and/or recycled materials:

• Jewelry
• Baskets
• Bowls
• Toys
• Apparel, Sandals and more…
  The handcrafts are made by different groups of enterprising men and rural women, many of whom are widows, a group of physically disabled Tanzanian people and young adults orphaned by genocide. These talented men and women create each unique piece as they learn, train and create a new edge to their beautiful and cultural art forms. They work together and form small businesses and co-ops as they handcraft their pieces.

Daraja Imports is located in the USA and is all about engaging in Fair Trade business partnerships with artisans to provide them a fair market in the USA. Through this developing partnership they make a difference as they help many impoverished people reach their hopes and dreams.

Visit www.DarajaImports.com for more information and to view their handcrafted offerings.  Daraja Imports – “Bridging the economic gap and empowering the poor.”  Contact Marlene at 980-213-1216 and SAVE 10% on the web site by entering the Code: MARLENENC

It was great to meet you, Marlene. We wish you the best in life and success in all you do for Daraja Imports.

Vickie & Mark – Avante Jewelry Ltd

Avante Jewelry Ltd recognizes Daraja Imports at NSRA

 

Making new friends at exhibits and shows simply can't be helped. It's just natural to reach forward and pick up one of these beautiful baskets or  jewelry.  You can almost feel the cultural richness and textures of life woven thru each piece, completely handcrafted and fairly traded. It's experiences such as this that make our company so unique.  We love sharing the stories of the artisans who create our products.  Meeting other businesses along the way creates great relationships. .. Daraja Imports