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Les Arts Matemba
Project Date: 2007-2012Les Arts Matemba is a small business which specializes in traditional appliqué. In August 2008, products from Les Arts Matemba were shown at the New York International Gift Fair which resulted in the first export sales for the business. These orders allowed Francois Yemadje, the owner of the group to hire additional workers and expand production capacity. Currently the group produces 50 pieces per month.
- West Africa Cotton Improvement Program - Benin
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ATA in Action at the NYIGF
ATA returned from an exciting week at the New York International Gift Fair.
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Craft Sector Workshop Held in South Africa
The 2008 REDY! Workshop, held November 18-19 in South Africa, was organized by ATA with great success.
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Success at Regional Trade Show in West Africa
Artisans from ATA's West Africa Program attended SIAO trade show with successful results.
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More Growth for El Salvadoran Business
Exciting news about one of the artisan businesses in El Salvador.
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ATA Helps Revive Pottery Tradition in China
On May 6th, ATA consultant Kathy Erteman delivered a visual presentation on Yunnan, China for official country representatives during the UN Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) meetings in New York City that took place from May 4 - 15.
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