Ihangane means ‘to be patient’ in Kinyarwanda, the native language of Rwanda. We believe that by supporting smaller projects that have been generated by those living in areas hardest hit by HIV, we can make sustainable improvements in the lives and health of people living in those communities. We believe that with patience, one person at a time, one idea at a time, one project at a time, we can make a lasting positive impact on the lives of many!
Introducing our Friends @ the Rwandan Economic Development Initiative December 27, 2011
We are excited to introduce you to Rwandan Economic Development Initiative (REDI)! We have been inspired by the impressive work of REDI’s founder, Christine Condo. She is a powerful Rwandan woman who is organizing other women to lift themselves out of poverty. Christine has taken her extensive experience working with coffee cooperatives through Fair Trade [...]
This summer, Stephanie Blount provided us with a beautiful report that outlines recommendations for how to support these cooperatives in their path to business independence and sustainability. Here are some excerpts from this report….. “[A cooperative is] an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social and cultural aspirations through a [...]
Reflections on World AIDS Day 2011 December 4, 2011
World AIDS Day is recognized around the globe on December 1st of every year. This year marks 30 years since the beginning of the epidemic. Around the world, there were candlelight vigils, speeches, and red ribbons to honor those who were lost, those who have survived and those who now thrive despite living with [...]
International Collaboration December 2, 2011
Looking for a handmade gift that supports women in Rwanda and social enterprise in India? You have come to the right place! We are proud to share our newest collaboration with Eyaas.com in New Delhi, India. They will be hocking our beautiful basket wares from India, making these crafts available throughout the world. For only [...]
Sharing Our Shoes November 20, 2011
~Sharing Our Shoes~ Lessons Learned from Opportunity Collaboration Last month, I had the opportunity to attend Opportunity Collaboration. This is the third year that I was able to attend, and each year brings new thought-provoking insights. For those of you who do not know about OppColl, it is billed as the un-conference that brings “poverty [...]
