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<p>Hands Of Fashion is the brand led and owned by the artisans of the Ethical Fashion Initiative network, a celebration of African craftsmanship and its place in global fashion.&nbsp;</p><p>Hands of Fashion is launching on April 5th and 6th at the BizBaz Pop Up event taking place at KSTVET Gigiri Nairobi from 9am to 7pm.&nbsp;</p><p>Rooted in sustainability, empowerment, and heritage, the brand brings together different lines of products, each crafted by skilled artisans within our social enterprise partners across Africa. By bridging traditional techniques with contemporary design, HOF creates high-quality, ethically made pieces that empower artisan communities—especially women—while driving economic and social change.</p><p>The Hands of Fashion first capsule collection has been produced in Kenya, by the Artisans of Tujikuze Ethical Fashion Initiative with the support of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Financial exclusion is one of the greatest barriers for forcibly displaced individuals from achieving economic independence. Refugees and vulnerable communities face unique challenges in accessing formal banking services, credit, and financial tools that are essential for starting businesses, securing employment, and integrating them into local economies. Addressing these gaps requires innovative approaches and collaborative efforts from financial institutions, the private sector, and development organizations.&nbsp;</p><p>As part of the Africa Forum on Displacement 2025 theme <strong>"All In"</strong>, particularly in the dimensions of INclusion, INvestment, and INnovation, this breakfast roundtable seeks to address the financial barriers that prevent displaced populations from fully participating in local and global economies.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Bringing together industry captains and development partners, we will explore opportunities for inclusive finance interventions i for displaced and vulnerable populations. The roundtable will focus on scalable solutions and private sector engagement frameworks that can facilitate access to financial services.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>&nbsp;Register now for the Coffee Associations CRM Workshop!</strong></p><p>Are you ready to take your coffee association to the next level? Join us for a dedicated workshop designed to equip Business Support Organizations (BSOs) with strategic insights and practical tools to enhance CRM implementation, optimize data segmentation, and integrate AI-driven solutions.</p><p>This workshop is the first mandatory step in the customized development of a CRM system for coffee associations.</p><p><strong>What You'll Learn:</strong></p><ul><li>CRM implementation best practices</li><li>Data segmentation for targeted engagement</li><li>AI-driven enhancements for automation and insights</li><li>Sustainable cost management and stakeholder engagement strategies</li></ul><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Day 1: Tuesday, March 18, 2025</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p></td><td><strong>Day 2: Wednesday, March 19, 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>⏰ Time:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li><strong>10:00 AM to 12:30 PM (EAT)</strong></li><li><strong>2:30 PM to 5:00 PM (EAT)</strong></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p></td><td><p><strong>⏰ Time:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li><strong>10:00 AM to 12:30 PM (EAT).</strong></li><li><strong>2:00 PM to 4:30 PM (EAT).</strong></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p><br><strong>Platform:</strong> Zoom (Link provided upon registration)</p><p>Don’t miss out on this opportunity to strengthen your CRM capabilities and drive long-term success for your association. <strong>Register now!</strong></p><p>For more information, contact:<br>Andrea Santoni at <strong>[email protected]</strong></p>