Jemel is an artisan from the beautiful city of Tunis, Tunisia. He owns a shop in the Medina of Tunis where he carefully constructs many products. His most special products are p...

Firuza is a young college student from Bukhara, Uzbekistan who runs her own store while also attending school (as well as enjoying newly married life). She truly enjoys running ...

Habiba is a collective of women in Luxor, Egypt who meet to create beautiful, intricately sewn, hand-beaded products. The beads they use are made of recycled materials bought fr...

Monica is a great woman I met while traveling in Zanzibar many years ago. She was one of the first people I met whose products inspired me to start this business. As a mother to...

Blak is potentially one of the most talented people I have had the chance of knowing. He is a cutting edge fashion designer based in Kampala, Uganda with a unique eye to fashion...

Faruk is a multi-talented artist from Kampala, Uganda. Not only is he an extremely talented, self-taught tailor but he is also an internationally ranked break dancer, competing ...

Vazira is a gorgeous, extremely talented and business savvy small business owner in her mid-20’s who owns a very successful small business right in the heart of old-town Bukhara...

Congo Man is from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He travels back and forth between the DRC and Uganda to sell masks from his country and Uganda. He owns a small shop in B...

Nangobi Florence, also known as Mama Flo, was born and raised in Kyabirwa, Uganda, located near Jinja. She has become a prominent figure in her community through running a guest...