Why We Invested: Hadithi Crafts

Why We Invested: Hadithi Crafts

The R.I.S.E. Artisan Fund has provided a working capital loan to Hadithi Crafts Ltd, the commercial arm of Hadithi Crafts CBO, a community-based organization rooted in the Tsavo region of southeastern Kenya, to finance inventory for Hadithi Crafts’ debut at the 22nd Annual International Folk Art Market (IFAM), July 9–12, 2026, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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Hadithi Crafts: Turning Stories of Hope into Lasting Change

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.

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