Handmade Goods with a Purpose

Products

These handmade products are connected to SPES For Community skills programs. Contact us to ask what is available, confirm current colors and designs, and place an order.

Buyer pays shipping costs. Availability may vary because items are handmade in small batches.

Handwoven with Purpose

Each basket is carefully handcrafted by single mothers in our community using locally sourced, environmentally friendly materials. By purchasing these baskets, you are not only acquiring a beautiful piece of African craftsmanship but also helping create sustainable livelihoods for women working to support their families.

Every weave tells a story of resilience, dignity, and hope. Your support empowers single mothers to earn an income, provide for their children, and build a brighter future for their communities.

Thank you for choosing products that create lasting impact.

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Colorful handwoven basket trays displayed together.

Baskets & Bags

Colorful woven baskets and bags made through vocational skilling activities.

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Assorted colorful handwoven mats displayed together.

Mats

Handwoven mats and home goods made with practical craft skills.

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Handmade sandals displayed together.

Sandals

Craft shoes and sandals produced through skills training.

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Available Styles

Recent handmade pieces

Colors and patterns vary by current stock. Contact SPES to confirm what is available.

Colorful handwoven basket trays displayed together.
Colorful woven trays and baskets.
Pink and red handwoven basket trays.
Pink and red tray styles.
Small covered handwoven baskets.
Small covered basket designs.
Assorted colorful handwoven mats.
Assorted handwoven mats.
Blue and yellow handwoven mat.
Blue and yellow mat.
Yellow and red handwoven mat.
Yellow and red mat.

Impact Stories

Who your purchase can support

These stories show how basket weaving and startup support help young mothers turn skills into income.

Biira during basket weaving sessions as her baby looks on.

Biira

Biira began earning income through handmade baskets and later started a small pancake business.

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Robina receiving her certificate and startup kit at graduation.

Robina

Robina expanded from basket weaving into a small smoked fish business while caring for her daughter.

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Kabugho at her small market stall business.

Kabugho

Kabugho used startup support to establish a small market stall business.

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