COMMUNITY CRAFTWORK

A social enterprise driven to address poverty and social isolation in Cape Town’s townships, Ikamva Design, pulls together women who are members of the Ikamva Labantu NGO’s Senior Clubs. Steered by co-founders and volunteers Melanie Peterhans and Maria Matseke, and Head of their Seniors Programme, Lulama Sigasana, it works with community crafters to expand their range of designs and provide business opportunities both locally and internationally.

“Every piece is handmade, and every