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Cards from Africa is a social enterprise based in Rwanda that empowers orphaned young adults by providing them with dignified employment opportunities as they handcraft high-quality greeting cards. The organization is committed to improving the lives of its workers, offering fairly paid employment that helps them achieve financial independence while honing valuable skills. The company’s products reflect the strength, hope, and resilience of Rwanda, and are sold internationally at competitive prices. In addition to providing steady work, Cards from Africa provides a unique entrepreneurial development program to help staff members transition to other careers or start their own businesses in the future. By offering training in entrepreneurial skills, and practical development, the organization fosters personal growth through its mission. Cards from Africa is not only creating a sustainable model of employment in a country with a high percentage of poverty but also giving orphaned young adults the chance to realize their potential and improve their quality of life.

Mission Statement

At Cards from Africa, our mission is to improve the quality of life for orphaned young adults in Rwanda by offering them dignified employment opportunities. Through the art of handcrafting greeting cards that celebrate hope and resilience, we empower our team to build brighter futures. Our high-quality products are crafted in Rwanda and offered to the international market at competitive prices, offering bespoke range of greeting cards for many occasions. Our innovative business model serves as a stepping-stone for our staff, equipping them with the skills and experience necessary to transition into new careers or even launch their own ventures someday. To support this goal, we have a dedicated entrepreneurial development worker who imparts essential entrepreneurial, management, and practical business skills. By unleashing creativity, nurturing valuable skills, and fostering self-worth, we enable our workers to contribute meaningfully to their local economy and improve their quality of life—and that of their families.
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2004

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0-25

Employees number

100's

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Retail and Wholesale

Selling retail or wholesale

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