Aid to Artisans SA Trust

Aid to Artisans SA Trust
54 Jeppe St

Johannesburg
Newtown
Gauteng
South Africa
Website
Contact Person: Kate
Phone: +27 11 8360105
Fax: +27 11 8323178
Email


Aid to Artisans South Africa Trust (ATASA Trust) is a subsidiary of the United States based Aid to Artisans (ATA), and as such has adopted the ATA mission. ATA is a non-profit organization founded in 1976, which offers practical assistance to artisan groups worldwide. ATA works in partnerships to foster artistic traditions, cultural vitality, improved livelihoods and community well being. Through collaboration in product development, business skills training and development of new markets, ATA provides sustainable economic and social benefits for artisans in an environmentally sensitive and culturally respectful manner.
ATASA Trust is currently working with 10 craft producer businesses in South Africa, 4 weaving and felt-making houses in Lesotho, and three young entrepreneur exporters throughout the region.
Some of the retail outlets where you can buy products from the artisan groups ATASA Trust works with are: Object, Parktown, Johannesburg; Africa Nova, Cape Town; Heartworks, Cape Town.
To place wholesale orders through the exporters contact ATASA Trust directly.
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