Since 2016, she has been working with natural ingredients to make tea, soap and herbs which are not only natural but also beneficial to health.
An artisanal collective
Small entrepreneurs dedicated to promoting a green and sustainable Rodrigues IslandUs.
The Maison des Artisans is a collective of like minded people, each with unique skills in handicrafts using recyclable or sustainable materials. By grouping together each indivdual gains the strength of a whole from sharing resources, knowledge and experience.
Our Green project.
The "Developing capacity for green businesses in Rodrigues was launched in 2016 with the overall objective of promoting sustainable business in Rodrigues for micro and small size businesses and entrepreneurs.
Switch Africa Green.
The Switch Africa Green project is currently being implemented in 6 countries: Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, South Africa and Uganda. With the support and funding of the EU the project aims to launch a number of projects and initiatives assisting national development and national indicative programmes. The underlying objective being to promote sustainable development by engaging in the transition towards an inclusive green economy.
Greening the economy
As a small country we are feel it is our responsibility for managing its resources now so that we can build a better future for those that will follow
Green Business
Activities aimed at supporting transformation towards an inclusive green economy by providing services to entrepreneurs and M&SMEs
enabling them to start and develop green businesses, apply sustainable production practices and create trade opportunities.
Our Beneficiaries
A beneficiary of our chips making programme, Jeanne is very happy with overwhelming success her products have seen. From one type of chips she has gone on to experiment with different vegetables and added more and more flavours
Association feminine Sainte Famille
Fabric bags
One of two groups of women that have banded together to collect fabrics and convert them into practical and fashionable bags
Association Capucine Rodrigues
Fabric bags
A second group of three like minded women who have benefitted from training and support for their business and plan to expand their business even further by banding with other entrepreneurs underneath the Maison des Artisans brand.
Ianick Raboude
Soft Toys
Ianick, building upon the knowledge she has gleaned from the programme has been able to grow her business from strength to strength. A creative at heart her toys bring joy to all who are lucky enough to own one.
Subita Meunier
Ayurvedic massage therapist
Subita has the power of healing hands. Her training has given her the skills to be in demand all over the region