Partners in African Prosperity

At Swahili Imports, we value the African mentality of accomplishing more by involving a whole community. In 2006, we introduced our Partners in African Prosperity Network (PAP-Net). Our partners are not-for-profit organizations that use a hands-on approach to sustainable development in the regions where our artisans live and work.

The PAP-Net mission is two-fold: to educate our broad community of customers about these vital organizations, and to get our customers involved in allocating Swahili donations. While making purchases on our websites or in our stores, customers are invited—at no cost—to choose which of our partner organizations will receive a $1 retail or $5 wholesale donation from Swahili Imports.

Since August of 2006, our customers have directed over $10,000 to our past partners, the Harambee Centre and Global Partners for Development, as well as to our current partners, the Makindu Children's Program and Aid to Artisans. Even better, through PAP-Net, many individuals have been educated about these organizations and their positive work in African communities.

Please take a few moments to learn about our partners. Then, during checkout, watch for the invitation to choose a partner to receive a Swahili donation.

Thanks for being a caring member of the Swahili community!

The Makindu Children's Program
In 1997, Oregon paramedic Winnie Barron volunteered as a medic in Makindu and met the hungry, sick and dying orphans... More>>

Aid to Artisans
Founded in 1976, the not-for-profit organization works with artisans in over 100 countries around the world. By utilizing the assistance... More>>