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Indego Africa offers an exciting line of high-end products that are hand-made and socially-conscious. As a non-profit, Indego Africa focuses on social impact and you can have confidence that your purchasing power is being channeled for a worthy cause. Just as importantly, our products are strikingly attractive, functional and come with a compelling story of cultural history and personal triumph. LOOKING TO MAKE A LARGE ORDER? Indego Africa offers significant discounts for larger orders and we'd be glad to provide you a quote. Simply scroll down the page and fill out our discount pricing inquiry form. MAKE A DIFFERENCE: INCLUDE INDEGO AFRICA PRODUCTS AT YOUR NEXT EVENT When customers make a purchase from Indego Africa, they get an exclusive and practical product together with the peace of mind and confidence that come from supporting a 501(c)(3) non-profit and its charitable mission. Some ways that customers have used Indego Africa products for their large events: Wine Coaster WEDDINGS: Any bride and groom will tell you that they've seen all kinds of wedding favors, but none seems to speak for what they are really about. Indego Africa products give couples the chance to show their concern for making a difference and improving the lives of others, just as they begin their own lives together. With our wine coasters, for example, guests sitting down for dinner will immediately have something to chat about. Each set of 4 coasters has a product tag (see below) that tells more about how the couple's choice of wedding favor is having an impact in an African community. It's a no-brainer for the modern couple.
- CORPORATE EVENTS OR PROMOTIONS: All organizations have banquets, get-togethers, meetings, conventions, retreats and sales rewards dinners - but few show their commitment to corporate social responsibility with their give-aways. Why not give your members something that's both useful and helpful to others?
- FUNDRAISERS: Indego Africa products fit perfectly into many fundraiser formats, from formal dinners to neighborhood parties to conferences. Your donors and guests will appreciate how the favors at your event dovetail with the important mission that your organization is promoting.
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BENEFITS OF BUYING FROM INDEGO AFRICA Some additional reasons to buy from Indego Africa: Click to expand: You will enjoy both the vibrant creative flourishes and pragmatic applications featured in Indego Africa handicrafts. For instance, the wine coasters made by artisans at Cocoki come in non-uniform designs and unique cloth patterns, having been crafted by hand to the criteria imagined by the artisan. The ability to attach the Indego Africa coasters to a wine glass appeals to consumers looking for something innovative. Similarly, the motifs used on Indego Africa baskets from Rwanda tell a traditional story of importance to Rwanda and the weavers. The lid and base of the agaseke baskets fit together perfectly, providing a place to hide everyday objects and giving a clean look to your home. The flat plateau basket offers an incredible flexibility of design and limitless creative possibilities for the artisan.
As a socially-conscious consumer, you want to know that products you buy are fairly-produced and fairly-traded. A number of respected organizations certify that production methods and conditions comport with commonly-accepted fair trade principles. When possible, Indego Africa products will be independently certified as fairly-traded by such organizations. Please see our Fair Trade Practices page for more information. With each purchase from Indego Africa, you have the chance to directly benefit African artisans and help rebuild communities and lives. The women are not asking for hand-outs or sympathy, but simply asking you to do a bit more with your next purchase. We do our part, donating 100% of profits back to our partner cooperatives for training programs.
 Rwandan Agaseke Basket You have a unique opportunity to purchase African products that cannot be found anywhere other than through Indego Africa. Our artisans are designing products for export exclusively by Indego Africa. Many partner communities have not traditionally exported, or even sold, their products. Some of our products, particularly the agaseke and plateau baskets, are renowed worldwide. The agaseke style and shape is unique to Rwanda, requiring patience and great skill to master. All the larger Rwandan baskets take four to five days to weave. Our team has ventured across Africa in their careers and have never found baskets of higher quality. Each Indego Africa handicraft is one-of-a-kind item.
 Wine glass inside a wine coaster Indego Africa sells more than a product. You are equally interested in the story behind our community partners. The compelling narrative attached to each product (available on product tags and the website) informs you about energetic communities that you may have known very little about. You will be inspired by the community’s persistence and the artisan’s handiwork given their often difficult circumstances. Indego Africa tries to feature the handicraft design and production process, including any historical significance or impact of the product. Because each Indego Africa product is unique, other people notice them and you have the chance to tell the story of Indego Africa and its artisans.
You will enjoy greater peace of mind and confidence when buying from Indego Africa, a 501(c)(3) charity. Together with a distinctive design and compelling story, Indego Africa products offer the opportunity to participate in a non-profit mission of development. Indego Africa offers unrivalled transparency in its business operations and a commitment to the highest standards of ethical business practices (see the Transparency & Ethics page). You are invited to participate with Indego Africa as a faithful and trustworthy partner in the process of helping the less fortunate.
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