Artisan Workshop: Glass Making
Artisan Workshop: Glass Making
Artisan Workshop: Glass Making
Artisan Workshop: Glass Making
Artisan Workshop: Glass Making
Artisan Workshop: Glass Making

Artisan Workshop: Glass Making

€18,00

Experience being part of the CHAKO team and experience our daily life at the workplace from the inside.

 

After a guided introduction to our workplace, you will put on safety gear and work side by side with our artisans. You will learn how recycled bottles are prepared and take part in the glassmaking process yourself. Under careful guidance, you will create your own drinking glass from recycled materials.

 

On this tour you have the time to connect with the CHAKO team, have the opportunity to ask questions, learn more about our impact, and understand how your visit supports sustainable change in Zanzibar. 

 

At the end of the workshop you will receive a special gift as a memory of your experience. 

 

+ 2,5 hours

+ Guided tour of the workplace

+ Safety equipment

+ Hands-on glassmaking experience 

+ A small CHAKO gift 

+ Refreshments

Female empowerment

We believe in gender equality and female empowerment. 60% of the Chako artisans are female. Furthermore we focus on unemployed youth and create knowledge.

Upcycled

This product is made out of one bottle from the more than 2 million bottles we collect in one year in Zanzibar.

Fair Trade

Since 2018 Chako is a proudly guaranteed member of World Fair Trade Organisation. This includes that we follow and underline the 10 fair trade rules:

1. Create Opportunities for Economically Disadvantaged Producers

2. Transparency and Accountability

3. Fair Trading Practices

4. Payment of a Fair Price

5. Ensuring no Child Labour and Forced Labour

6. Commitment to Non-Discrimination, Gender Equality, Freedom of Association

7. Ensuring Good Working Conditions

8. Providing Capacity Building

9. Promoting Fair Trade

10. Respect for the Environment

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