sustainability
At Imani Collective, we strive to be transparent in our impact and social enterprise model. Every year we make it a top priority to care for the well-being of our artisans and the communities they live in “without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
We support the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which has set forth 17 SDGs that serve as a “call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. Our primary SDGs of focus are:
1 - No Poverty
8 - Decent work and economic growth
12 - Responsible consumption and production
responsibility
We believe in unleashing the greatness of women by encouraging big dreams + equipping them to achieve them! Once we realize what we’re made of, we can own what we’re made for. Our community strives to bring people together, raise awareness, spread joy, and ultimately do good for our community in Kenya and communities around the globe.
It starts with our holistic programs where we come alongside our artisans and care for them in a wrap-around approach, which creates this unique work culture. Over the years, this has developed our women’s self-efficacy and self worth. It has given them confidence to lead their families, provide for their children, and plan for the future. This has completely transformed communities. Our women walk outside of our workshop every day and take this beautiful culture we have created of love, dignity, inclusivity, and peace.
We are a women-owned socio-economic empowerment program expanding across the globe. We strive to create a space that puts people before products.
Culture
Gender Empowerment
We believe women hold the key to long-term social change. That’s why we provide the educational resources and opportunities they need to create sustainable livelihoods for themselves and for future generations. We believe education bridges skill and knowledge, while equipping a woman to tap into her highest capacity. Education at Imani Collective is not limited to technical skills.
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holistic programs
We know that rising above poverty takes more than a job, it takes dignified employment, personal growth, and a community of support. Our holistic support programs focus on the empowerment of a whole person and ultimately benefits the the spouses, children, and community of our artisans + staff.
Empowering the whole person allows for our artisans to not merely survive, but thrive in the life they live.
personalized discussions + training in financial budgeting, time management, etc. to help our artisans take steps towards realizing individual goals.
Dream management
structured program for artisans’ children to attend during the day while parents work, which includes themed curriculum, field trips, English courses, primary school entrance test preparation, creative crafts and more.
In-house childcare
daily well-balanced meal and tea breaks for artisans and their kids enrolled in our childcare program.
Food program
once per quarter we hold team building outings
Team building
twice-per-month trips to visit artisans and their families, where we check in and present a love offering gift bag.
Home visits
(Realize Internal Self Excellence)
character-building program hosted once per week at each location.
RISE personal development
monthly artisan, employee and children’s birthday celebrations, in addition to holiday parties, cultural field trips and an end-of-year celebration.
Special events
Partnerships
Our collaborations are a key component of Imani Collective’s success. By partnering with like-minded brands, we provide market opportunities to help eachother build and strengthen our community. Our partners join us in pursuing our vision to see individuals and families rise above economic and spiritual poverty to become empowered change agents in their communities and workplaces. We partner with organizations who are equally committed to living and loving BOLDLY with us.
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