Heart for Africa works alongside churches in Swaziland to deliver quality care, shelter, food, water, clothing, health care and education to the orphaned and vulnerable children of Swaziland. The faith-based nonprofit promotes sustainability in Swaziland in a number of ways – one being its creation of the Khutsala Artisan Center. Here, 145 artisans are provided with skills training and employment. The center provides the necessary skills and opportunities needed for Swazi men and women to provide for their families.
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ARTISAN HIGHLIGHT | NQOBILE
Nqobile is able to pay school fees and feed her son with the income she makes at Heart for Africa (Project Canaan). "God has protected me and I give all the praises to him," she said. "Because Project Canaan helped me, I can say I'm successful in life."
HANDMADE IN SWAZILAND
ARTISAN HIGHLIGHT | SIBONGALIPHI MANANA
As one of seven children to unemployed parents, Sibongaliphi, known as S'bonga, had to leave school in the fifth grade. He started helping his dad make sandals but low sales led him to join the Khutsula Artisans. Today, he is a supervisor for the beading team which makes the beaded giraffe, zebra and elephants sold in FMSC’s MarketPlace. With his income, he helps his family pay for food and school fees for his siblings.
HANDMADE IN SWAZILAND
ARTISAN HIGHLIGHT | SIBONGILE
Sibongile makes beautiful beaded crafts. She was able to finish building a house for her family through her salary at the Khutsala Artisan Center. She’s also able to send her children to school!
HANDMADE IN SWAZILAND
