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"When you give a woman economic independence, you give her a voice. Weaving brought women together from both sides of the conflict to create something beautiful, earn a living, and heal our country."

— Janet Nkubana

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They should know what they are best at rather than seeing what others are doing. They need to know who their competitors and clients are, and give their customers good value for their money.

"Artisan work is a tool for transformation. When women earn money, they invest in their children's education, health, and their community's future."

Once you earn an income you are economically empowered. You are given a voice, you can argue your values, you can argue your point, you can argue your rights.

"We were not just selling baskets; we were selling hope, dignity, and the story of Rwanda's resilience to the world."

“People never used to think that women were able businesswomen or able business managers.”

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