‘Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.’
1 Peter 5:7 NIVThe Salvation Army supports individuals, families and communities around the world to gain independence through the acquisition of skills that lead to employment opportunities.
Our projects are broad – from a traditional weaving handicraft project in China to the many Village Savings and Loans groups, particularly across Africa.
Others is a Salvation Army initiative using fair trade principles to create jobs and contribute to empowerment and poverty alleviation.
Products are carefully hand-crafted by artisans who are affiliated with our community work in Bangladesh and Kenya.
Others began as a local initiative in Bangladesh in 1997, under the name Sally Ann.
Known for embroidery, jute and products made from the handloom, we partner with 618 producers from 15 groups.
Some artisans are recruited through artisan groups and Salvation Army community development programmes, such as the rehabilitation centre in Dhaka for victims of human trafficking and exploitation.
Others’ first contact with Kenya was in 1999, with formal connections to producer groups starting in 2004.
Well known for its products made from sisal, banana-fibres, beads and other recycled materials, Kenya has nearly 350 artisans and eight production groups. Most artisans are linked to savings and loans groups affiliated with the local Salvation Army.
Starting in 2020, we’ve expanded to work with small-scale coffee farmers in Matungulu.
‘Immediately after I joined Others, my life changed. I learnt through them how to make products that were sold overseas. This income from Others enabled me to take my son to college and look after my ailing husband. I have also been able to begin a small business with capital from my Others income.’
Regina, Kenya
Village Savings and Loans groups empower participants - often women or small-scale farmers - with financial literacy, pooled savings, and access to microloans.
Nairobi Investors economic empowerment programme is helping families across Nairobi slums to improve their economic situations through savings and
The Muko Agriculture and Food Security Project in Rwanda aims to empower local farming communities with technical skills and food security.
The Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope initiative provides individualised services to families with children in the United States who desire to take action to break the cycle of crisis and vulnerability that repeats generation after generation.
