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Madwa believes in empowerment through employment, and has since 2012 assisted the women of eSwatini to uplift themselves and their communities through craft.
Madwa supports these artisans in achieving financial independence, providing training, infrastructure, and access to national and international markets, as well as community interventions that aim to address social issues facing women in rural eSwatini.
Madwa has built two handcraft centres in the HhoHho Valley and Manzini areas. Madwa’s facilities are taking on an increasingly important role as community centres: a secure space for women to work and supervise children and grandchildren. To support Madwa’s mission, we have developed a literacy programme and exploring partnerships with NGOs to combat HIV through early detection and treatment.
Madwa encourages learning about water and soil conservation, and has vegetable gardens at its community centres.
