Indego Africa Project
Indego Africa Project
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About this organization
Mission
Indego Africa is a non-profit organization that supports women artisans in Rwanda and Ghana through economic empowerment and education. Our mission is to provide artisans with the tools and support they need to lift themselves and their families out of poverty, and become empowered businesswomen.
About
VOCATIONAL AND BUSINESS TRAINING:THIS PROGRAM HELPS UNEMPLOYED YOUNG WOMEN IN RWANDA AND GHANA ENTER THE ARTISAN WORKFORCE AND ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE. AS INSTRUCTORS AND MENTORS, OUR EXPERIENCED ARTISAN PARTNERS TRAIN YOUNG PEOPLE IN TRADITIONAL CRAFT TECHNIQUES. INDEGO AFRICA PROVIDES THESE WOMEN WITH THE BUSINESS EDUCATION THEY NEED TO MANAGE THEIR OWN ENTERPRISES, KEEP TRACK OF THEIR FINANCES, AND PUT SAVINGS AND GROWTH PLANS INTO ACTION. WE ENSURE OUR GRADUATES ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE SKILLS OF THEIR TRADE, AND OFFER THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO JOIN A COOPERATIVE OR LAUNCH AN ARTISAN ENTERPRISE OF THEIR OWN. SINCE WORKING WITH INDEGO, 97% OF OUR ARTISAN PARTNERS HAVE LEARNED NEW TECHNICAL SKILLS. 100% OF GRADUATES GENERATE INCOME AS INTEGRATED MEMBERS OF INDEGO'S GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN. SINCE THE PROGRAM'S LAUNCH, SEVEN NEW COOPERATIVES HAVE BEEN FORMED ACROSS RWANDA AND GHANA.ECONOMIC INCLUSION FOR REFUGEES:THIS PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE UNIQUE LIVELIHOOD AND FINANCIAL CHALLENGES REFUGEE WOMEN FACE. BY PROVIDING 150+ BURUNDIAN AND CONGOLESE REFUGEES AT THE MAHAMA AND KIGEME REFUGEE CAMPS IN RWANDA WITH ARTISAN SKILLS, BUSINESS TRAININGS, AND MARKET ACCESS, INDEGO IS HELPING THEM INTEGRATE IN THEIR HOST COUNTRY'S LABOR FORCE AND ACHIEVE LONG-TERM ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. SINCE THE PROGRAM'S LAUNCH, THREE NEW COOPERATIVES HAVE BEEN FORMED ACROSS RWANDA, ALL OF WHICH ARE CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF INDEGO'S GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN. 100% OF OUR REFUGEE PARTNERS HAVE A COOPERATIVE BANK ACCOUNT WITH A FORMAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “Indego africa is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering artisan women in africa through employment opportunities and education. we provide more than 1,200 women and youth in rwanda and ghana with sustainable income by designing and selling products that they make by hand, and helping them develop the skills to succeed in the global artisan economy. we invest 100% of our profits from product sales, coupled with grants and donations, into custom business, leadership, and technology education programs for our artisan partners and youth in their communities.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Indego africa is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering artisan women in africa through employment opportunities and education. we provide more than 1,200 women and youth in rwanda and ghana with sustainable income by designing and selling products that they make by hand, and helping them develop the skills to succeed in the global artisan economy. we invest 100% of our profits from product sales, coupled with grants and donations, into custom business, leadership, and technology education programs for our artisan partners and youth in their communities.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is TX.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2019 is 21-21 41ST AVENUE NO 2E, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY, 11101.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2019 shows a total of 5 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$9,851.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2006.
- The organization pays $286,755 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $25,896 in fundraising expenses.