Project Luangwa
Location: Mfuwe, Eastern Province
Year Established: 2010
Trade+Impact Levels: T2 + I2
Company Focus/Story:
Project Luangwa was set up by the Safari Operators with the idea of wanting funds generated through tourism to go back into the community and conservation.
The Luangwa Community and Conservation Fund commits a certain percentage of every guest’s bed night into this fund and then that fund is split 50% conservation and 50% community-based programs.
They train and enlist vulnerable community members to make reusable pads in their workshop. In addition to the pads, they produce handbags, pocket elephants, key rings, chitenges and cushions. Project Luangwa also provides market access to three additional artisans who work in their workshop; 90% of the sales go directly to the artisans.
Product Categories: Home Décor; Home Textiles; Basketry; Gift; Holiday; Personal Accessories
Export Experience: Less than 2 years Export Experience to International Markets
Production Capacity: TBD
Skills Used: Carpentry / Furniture Making; Metal Work / Welding; Carving; Leather work; Sewing / Tailoring
Materials Used: Local Chitenges; sewing machines; Wood; Scrap Metal
# of Producers/Artisans: 18
Accreditation/Certifications: n/a
Impact Areas:
Providing fair trade employment; providing skills training; providing healthcare &/or wellness programs; providing flexible work hours; providing educational support programs; ethically sourcing raw materials/inputs; using recycled materials in product offerings; providing a platform for artisans to sell their goods
Contact:
Ian Macallan
+44 791 771 7782
