Natural leather from free ranging and happy animals, tanned without chemical additives and processed by hand - does this still exist? We got lucky in the Maasai village of Kitumbeine in the north of Tanzania - a small community project with a lot of potential!
When we first made contact with the leather group in August 2020, we quickly recognized their incredible potential. At the same time, however, we witnessed the recurring challenges that threatened the existence of the project. The project participants told us about the following difficulties:
• Lack of orders and network to potential customers
• Great distances to sales markets
• Bad experiences with traders from Arusha (fraud)
• Lack of knowledge in product design
«Thank you for the knowledge that Engoitoi Epuan conveys to us and the recurring orders we receive. We very much appreciate the enriching cooperation!»
- Naramarisho, Member of the Leather Group in Kitumbeine