Craft is not only a very important part of the culture and economic life of small communities, but is also a powerful medium for communicating messages of sustainability, community action and of course (coming soon) adaptation to climate change.
CARIBSAVE, in partnership with community craft artisans from C-FISH beneficiary Fish Sanctuary communities participated in two Craft Fairs which were recently hosted in Kingston, Jamaica. CARIBSAVE and the artisans used the events to collect information from customers and craft producers to in order to enhance the C-FISH alternative livelihoods programme.
Thirty-two (32) artisans from three (3) areas were represented through craft products brought – Bluefields Bay fish sanctuary, Oracabessa Bay and Sandals Boscobel fish sanctuaries, and Galleon, St. Elizabeth fish sanctuary (through the Treasure Beach Women’s Group).
The fairs also served as an opportunity for some of our partnered artisans to gain some valuable experience and exposure to the current market, networking (with other artisans and customers), assessing (of their group’s products in relation to current market) and opportunity for sales. All profits went back to artisans.
The community artisans were very appreciative and thankful for the experience, and representatives were able to return to their communities with feedback and suggestions for improvement and way forward. Market testing of current products also occurred during the craft fair to help guide product development and training workshops.
More information coming soon on this and the C-FISH website.
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