Mikono The Refugee Craft Shop / Jesuit Refugee Service

Transform refugee lives through Handicrafts and technology

Sector(s)
Artisanal; Education
Countries Impacted
Kenya
Cumulative Impact
350
Women's Economic Power
Yes
Established
1991
Program Year(s)
2021
Operating Status
Operating
Headquarters
Gitanga Road 330 Behind Maria Immaculata Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
decent work and economic growth
no poverty
quality education
gender equality
reduced inequalities
responsible consumption and production

Description

The Mikono Project enables refugee craft artisans to enhance production, sell their goods, and maintain a steady income to promote self-reliance. Through Mikono refugee artisans will increase the sales market from a limited geographic area to more affluent and populated markets.