Jitegemee Children's Program
Supporting African Communities Through Authentic Partnerships
“In the heart of Machakos, Kenya, a group of women are weaving a brighter future for themselves and their communities.
Through Jitegemee’s economic empowerment project, these women have been equipped with entrepreneurial skills, enabling them to create beautiful, handcrafted baskets.
These baskets, woven with love and skill, have found a global market through Positively Africana By Aimee Brand, where they are sold to customers in the United States.
The income generated from these sales is directly channeled back into the hands of the women, transforming their economic status. With newfound financial stability, they can invest in their craft, purchase better materials, and expand their production.
This empowerment has rippled through their households, allowing them to support their families, send their children to school, and even dream of a brighter tomorrow.
Each basket sold represents a step away from poverty, a tangible symbol of the positive impact that entrepreneurship can have on marginalized communities.”
– Jitegemee Children Program, Machakos, Kenya
Why We Partner
With Organizations Like Jitegemee
Supporting Causes Across Africa
At Positively Africana By Aimee Brand, we believe in supporting causes across Africa that create lasting change in communities we deeply care about.
Our partnership with the Jitegemee Children Program represents our commitment to Ubuntu economics – “I am because we are” – where every purchase directly empowers African women entrepreneurs, supports educational initiatives, and breaks cycles of poverty through authentic cultural preservation.
Strengthening Communities
Through partnerships like these, we ensure that authentic African artistry reaches global markets while strengthening the very communities that preserve these beautiful traditions for future generations.
This is how we fulfill Tate Bikuwe’s vision of Ubuntu flowing across borders to heal hearts and build communities worldwide, creating sustainable cultural preservation that honors both ancestral wisdom and contemporary needs.
You Play A part
When you choose Positively Africana By Aimee Brand, you participate in this meaningful cycle of empowerment, where your appreciation for African heritage directly supports the artisans and communities who create these extraordinary pieces.
Each purchase preserves African cultural traditions while building economic independence for women entrepreneurs across the continent.
