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- EIN 27-4443710
- (610) 220-9300
- 708 Pondview Dr Audubon PA 19403-1710 USA
- www.azizilife.com
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Philanthropy, Public Foundations
Mission: Rural rwandan development via global market links. We participate in the efforts of rural rwandans to develop themselves, their families & their communities. Our primary work is in supporting craftspeople. We offer guidance on product design & selection and purchase their crafts at a fair price. Then in the us, products are marketed and sold so that we can continue to provide new income generation opportunities to the rwandan artisans and support other community development initiatives such as adult literacy. Market connections are another part of our work. We connect global customers who then buy crafts in bulk directly from rwanda. This is pursued by participation in the fairtrade association and by using social media. We also make customer connections for the rwandan community based educational tourism project.
Programs: Working for the income of rwandan artisans through advocacy, promotion and sales of artisan-made crafts and representation in the fair trade federation (ftf). 2017 purchased $50,009. 43 in crafts made by over 400 rural artisans, helping them and their families (an estimated 2000 people). Associated costs: $1,767 (ftf certification & craft shows) & $4,312 in warehousing and shipping.
supporting charitable programs working in rural rwandan communities. Including beekeeper training $105 , adult literacy $5,845, medical and child support $500 bible study $110, renewable resource support $110, general rwandan growth fund $1,025. A total of $7,695 expenses were $90 in bank fees
our third program service is administrative support for educational/cultural tourism program in rwanda. There are approximately 50 rural rwandan hosts and their families (estimated 250 people) supported by these tours. Our role in this program is to facilitate international financial transactions and customer service options. Serving as a channel for $12,638 in rwandan educational/cultural tour revenue and also working on global promotion via the website and social media. Associated operating expenses for this program are banking and paypal fees of $449