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The Power of an Image
In this age of the ever-present selfie, it is hard to imagine a world where many people have never even seen a photograph of themselves. This is often the case...
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Kahina throw rugs hand-loomed by the women of Kahina in Morocco
In May of 2011, on a trip to visit my argan supplier in a remote village high in the Mid-Atlas Mountains, I was shown the weaving cooperative in the village,...
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FIT presents MADE IN AFRICA
Mark your calendars: Katharine L'Heureux, Kahina founder, will be speaking on a panel at EcoSessions: Made in Africa hosted by Magnifeco at FIT. EcoSessions have two goals - one to...
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Giving Back in 2012
It was wonderful to see the sheep that we donated to the women of the village of Tazghelilt and what a difference they are making in their lives. Now the...
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The truth about argan cooperatives
While most companies selling argan oil and argan-based products claim to purchase their products from women's cooperatives in Morocco, it is important to note that all cooperatives are not alike....
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Visit to Morocco May 2012
I've just returned from Morocco after a 10-day trip that took me from Casablanca to Marrakesh, Essaouira, Agadir, Taroudant and the Anti-Atlas Mountains, and finally to Rabat. Since my last...
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A Healthy and Prosperous New Year to All
Its been a great year for Kahina Giving Beauty. During our second full year of selling products we reached several milestones, including domestic and international expansion, strengthened ties with our...
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For the Gift That Keeps on Giving - Goats
When I first visited the remote village of Tazghelite, I received an especially heartwarming welcome from the women who live there.One of the tour of the tiny village we stopped...
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The Argan Process at Tazghilite
After the nuts are gathered, the nuts are weighed before being de-pulped and cracked. Each woman keeps a log noting the amount of nuts she has brought in. She is...
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Fair Trade in Tazghilite
I had the extreme pleasure of visiting a Fair Trade argan producer in the tiny village of Tazghilite in the Anti-Atlas Mountains, two hours from Taroudant. Instead of working in...
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Cooperative Tilila One Year Later
On my visit to Cooperative Tilila one year ago, the women had no work because they could not afford to pay for their organic certification, necessary to sell oil internationally....
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Happy Fair Trade Month!
Happy Fair Trade Month! October is Fair Trade Month. Here are a few reasons to purchase products that are socially and environmentally sustainable. You can make a difference with your...