Indego Africa has been working with Cooperative de Couture de Kicukiro (known as "Cococki"), a sewing cooperative of more than 40 women in Kigali, Rwanda, since August 2007. The women at Cokoki are innovative, entrepreneurial, and experts at their craft. They currently make Indego Africa’s vibrant wine coasters, wine bags, sports bags , and yoga bags (click on the links to Shop!). The Cocoki facility has no electricity or running water, but the women carry on with humor and determination. Before partnering with Indego Africa, more than 90% of the women supported an average family of six on $0.50 per day.

Click here for portraits of each Cocoki artisan and additional artisan info!

SPONSOR THE WOMEN OF COCOKI

While Indego Africa works hard to bring an income to the women from their handicrafts, Cocoki benefits most from immediate improvements in their organization and the building of capacity. Please consider contributing to Cokoki’s progress. Your contributions allow the women to purchase raw materials, crucial sewing equipment, and send their children to school.

PHOTOS OF COCOKI