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, recently visited Korea to explore new opportunities for their women-led enterprises. Sikatenda, a 45-year-old advocate for refugee women, has been leading the Kalobeyei Women Handicraft Cooperative in Turkana County, Kenya since 2017. The cooperative produces beaded jewelry, woven baskets, and upcycled textile products using recycled materials like used jeans, with over 300 members from various African nations.
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) facilitated the trip as part of their "Thrive" project, which aims to empower women entrepreneurs in underserved regions. During their visit, the four women had the opportunity to meet potential buyers and learn about the Korean market's emphasis on ethical brands. Sikatenda expressed her admiration for the meticulous nature of the South Korean market.
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