Close to Arusha there is a very special place where a group of Tanzanian disabled people produce local crafts with recycled materials. Disabled people in Tanzania do not have an easy life, but for these guys it is a different thanks to their tenacity and ability. More than 70 people work at Shanga, around 50 people are disabled.
The Shanga Project
There are several groups of artisans who produce clothes, pillows, paintings, necklaces, bracelets, glassware and more. These boys and girls have amazing skills, their smile never fails, the local craft products are of excellent quality, their production is sold in boutiques and also exported abroad.
For my baby I bought a little picture personalized for us in “Moshi”, one of the talents in the paintings department.
The visit is free and you are not obliged to buy, my advice is to go and have a look. You can also visit the “Tanzanite Experience” Shop and combine the visit with a tasty lunch or a cup of hot coffee at the restaurants and bars close by.
