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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 wide community of customers about these vital organizations, and to get our customers involved in allocating Swahili donations to our partners. While making purchases on our websites, in our stores or at gift shows, customers are invited—at no cost—to choose one of our partner organizations to receive a $1 retail or $5 wholesale per-sale donation from Swahili Imports.   Since August of 2006, our customers have directed $2236.00 to the Harambee Centre; $1356.00 to Global Partners for Development, and $1143.00 to Aid to Artisans. Even better, through PAP-Net, many individuals have been educated about these organizations and the good work they are doing 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 1996, Oregon paramedic Winnie Barron volunteered as a medic in Makindu and met the hungry, sick and dying orphans... More>>

Harambee Centre Harambee directly supports education and health projects in Africa, education and cultural programs in the United States, and seeks to... More>>

Global Partners for Development Alongside the physical contributions of building hospitals and clinics, sponsoring education and testing programs, is a deep belief that also... 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>>