African businesswomen find future, sustainable livelihood during trip to Korea
Sarah Sikatenda, a 45-year-old businesswoman and advocate for refugee women, worked as a journalist in the Democratic Republic of the Congo before arriving in Turkana County in northern Kenya in 2017. She now leads the Kalobeyei Women Handicraft Cooperative, an organization that produces beaded jewelry, woven baskets and upcycled textile products made from used jeans. It has more than 300 members…
Four African businesswomen, including Sarah Sikatenda, visited Korea as part of a project called Thrive, aimed at empowering women-led businesses in marginalized regions. Sikatenda, who leads the Kalobeyei Women Handicraft Cooperative in Kenya, was joined by other women from Turkana County who produce beaded jewelry, woven baskets, and upcycled textile products.
During their trip, the women met with potential buyers in Korea, a market known for its preference for ethical brands. Sikatenda was particularly impressed by the Korean market's emphasis on detail.
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