Holidays 2024

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Tipping the Scale One Artisan at a Time

Artisan Impact

  • Nancy

    Nancy is a new member of the jewelry department.  She enjoys learning to make new things like necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.  She is also learning to create trivets, bowls, and baskets.  With the income she earns from making products, she is also able to help contribute to needs of her family like food, school fees, and rent.  She is happy to join the artisan group at Grain of Rice Project because she has started learning new skills that will help her in other areas of life.  She is grateful for this opportunity and hopes that this job will help her to have more stability.

  • Grace

    Grace is a mother of 3 children and was brought up in an informal settlement area of Nanyuki.  Before joining Grain of Rice, Grace says that she had “lost hope in life” because she did not have a place to live.  She began by learning to make baskets and then began doing beadwork to make necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.  Now she is in a stable position, renting a better house near the school, and can feed her kids.  She is thankful for how God and GORP have impacted her life, and her gratitude inspires her to have a positive attitude. Her income helps support two of her children, who are attending college to study catering and marketing.  Her future dream is to be a strong business woman with positive initiatives. her own home.

  • Mary

    Mary's story is a testament to the transformative power of artisan work. Coming from a village near Nanyuki, Mary is a humble and determined individual who, despite having no prior sewing experience, quickly developed a passion for the craft after joining our team as an artisan just one year ago. Since then, Mary's life has undergone a remarkable transformation, as she has been able to improve her standard of living and provide for her family with ease, including covering the costs of her children's education. Her inspiring journey serves as a reminder of the immense impact that artisan work can have on individuals and their communities.

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Members of the Fair Trade Federation

  • Fair Trade Federation's Mission

    As part of the global fair trade movement, the Fair Trade Federation shares a vision of a world in which justice, equity, and sustainable development are at the heart of trade structures and practices so that everyone, through their work, can maintain a decent and dignified livelihood.

  • Our Mission Through Fair Trade

    Grain of Rice Project is a non-profit organization and a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation. Our commitment to fair trade principles is at the core of everything we do. We believe that fair trade is not just an organizational approach but a movement that fosters ethical and sustainable practices, empowering communities and creating positive social and economic impact.

Learn more about our Impact

In Kenya, obtaining a quality education can be incredibly challenging, especially for those without the financial means to access it. This is why at Grain of Rice Project, we have taken a passionate stance on this issue by building and opening the Grain of Rice Academy near Nanyuki, Kenya.

We firmly believe that education is the key to a brighter future for individuals, families, and entire communities. To achieve this, our team has put in tremendous effort to collaborate with highly qualified educators, professors, and experts to develop a curriculum that emphasizes literacy and incorporates STEM and the arts. We are enthusiastic about creating a learning environment that is not only engaging but also tailored to the unique needs of our students.

Our ultimate goal at Grain of Rice Project is to break the cycle of inequality and create positive change by offering a high-quality education that can be transformative for individuals and entire communities. We firmly believe that education is a fundamental right, and we strive to provide every student with the tools and resources they need to succeed, regardless of their socio-economic status. By investing in education, we can empower individuals and uplift communities, paving the way for a brighter and more equitable future.