IBU Foundation
Programs
BeadWORKS Artisan Support Program
Provided funding for 1,000 supply kits to women artisans in Kenya from the BeadWORKS cooperative so they could continue to live their pastoral lifestyle while still working on their craft. These bead kits included pliers, wire cutters, needles, and thread which will be used in creating their beautiful beaded products.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJun 1, 2021 – May 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$20KAwamaki Cooperative Artisan Workspace
Provided funding for Awamaki Cooperative for a new workspace in Peru. This space will hold 25 Awac Phuna artisans and will be used as a center to store materials, hold meetings and workshops, host tourists and prospective customers, and a store to sell their products. They also completed five training sessions in natural dyeing, quality control, and product development.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJun 1, 2021 – May 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$20KMothers in Action Workspace Initiative
Provided funding for a new workspace in Peru at Mothers in Action -MIA- cooperative so the artisans could have a space to hold training sessions and oversee quality control while having their kids in a nearby playroom.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJun 1, 2021 – May 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$20K
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