JOURNAL– Zawadisha

Our Sister Shop in Kenya

March 20, 2022

The pandemic forced small businesses and organizations around the world to close, even here in our small rural community. But through it all, Zawadisha has remained strong. Our resilience and perseverance over the past few years prepared us for our next big opportunity.

Your Most Loved on Instagram

December 29, 2021

We invite you to revisit — or discover for the first time — the Instagram posts our community loved the most in 2021. We hope you enjoy our roundup of standout stories from around Africa highlighting the incredible and beloved people and places that we call home.

The Pride of Ownership

November 16, 2021

Before joining Zawadisha, Margaret had been working as a receptionist at a local hospital. In her new job, she was able to become more involved in the business side of the operation. She always loved mathematics and finance. Now she is putting her passion – and her pride – to work.

Poverty Is Sexist

October 04, 2021

Why did our founder Jen Gurecki start our microlending program in Kenya? Well, poverty is sexist.

They Never Expected This

September 03, 2021

In July, Zawadisha did something that no one expected. We opened a retail shop in the available space adjacent to our office in Maungu. In a matter of days, the team cleaned, painted and stocked the shelves. Flyers circulated among the surrounding villages, and on the morning of the first day a line of local women waited for the doors to open.

Planting The Future 🌱

August 29, 2021

Our commitment to planting trees goes beyond offsetting our environmental impact. It's about deliberate actions that will help to make women's lives better, support vibrant under-resourced communities, and help repair the damage caused by deforestation.