The Wild Hope Artisans project provides income generation and spiritual encouragement to a growing group of talented local artists.  With close to one hundred women involved, the project preserves traditional art forms while producing innovative new products that appeal to western markets in countries around the world.  The project was first born as a partnership between Wild Hope and a Canadian artist when our common concern for impoverished women was discovered.  Looking for needy and skilled bead workers to create Christmas ornaments that could be taken to Canada as gifts, our friend asked us if we knew women artists who fit this criteria.  With years of relationship in Maasai communities, Wild Hope was more than happy to help.

This tremendously successful project has transformed the lives of not just the women involved, but of their extended families as well.  Today these women are respected as leaders in their communities as they build homes, open shops, raise herds, feed and educate their children and give generously to community development.  With the monthly encouragement of biblical teaching and time to share together, these women stand tall with integrity and faith.  The project brings assistance far beyond the borders of the Maasai regions as Wild Hope partners with other quality organizations who use Artisan products to raise funds for their own efforts here and around the world.

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