Economic Development Imports LLC (EDImports) sources products handmade by women living in marginal socioeconomic conditions. Through the sale of these goods women support themselves and their families, build self-esteem and help assure their communities of sustainable futures.

Based in New York, NY, EDImports works with artisans throughout Central and East Africa, in particular Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and Ethiopia. We have a very close relationship with fair trade industry veteran, One World Projects, and together we represent artisans from more than 20 countries around the world.

Building lasting relationships with women and their communities is an important part of our vision. In addition to paying living wages, we strive to become a positive force for social and environmental change. In that spirit, we work to provide artisans with viable and sustainable economic opportunities.

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