Mifuko blog

Wash & Grow! project volunteer, Henrik, shares how he was inspired to volunteer and the benefits of volunteer work.

Weaving for Mifuko enables the artisans to earn a better living and helps them preserve their local handcraft tradition.

As the first volunteer worker for our Wash and Grow! project, in this blog Henrik shares his insights on the necessity and importance of the project.

Fair Trade organizations urge inclusion of smallholder farmers and workers in climate solutions as global focus on climate crisis intensifies ahead of COP26.

Mifuko Trust’s Wash and Grow! was launched in January 2021. In this blog we will share news and our achievements so far this year.

Dorcas attended training on hygiene and soap-making organized by Wash and Grow! Project. Here, we interview her about her experience.

Mari Martikainen interviews Jane Mutala, Chairperson of the Mifuko Women Development CBO and Vilma Autio, previous Chairperson of Mifuko Trust.

Poor hygiene and sanitation conditions were brought up by women in Makueni and Machakos as a major challenges in everyday life. In May, 20 women will be trained in hygiene and soap-making. 

We are living in challenging times and the biggest challenge for many is the uncertainty. Income from Mifuko has also helped our artisans to maintain their family businesses.