African News

BBC World News - All the latest news and activity from Africa via the BBC World Service website.

Elephant Conservation and Adoption

The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust - The famous Nairobi elephant orphanage where abandoned baby elephants are carefully nurtured before being released back into the wild. A wonderful place to visit and support! For every elephant tea cosy sold we shall make a donation of £1 per item to this project.

Malimba School, Mfuwe, Zambia

Make Me Smile - An ongoing fund raising website for Malimba School, Mfuwe, Zambia. Make me Smile was set up by and in memory of Jo Harris who supported the school from its earliest days.

BAFTS-British Association of Fair Trade Shops

BAFTS - British Association of Fair Trade Shops - The Africa House is a BAFTS registered importer. For more information click on the link.

Travel

Aim 4 Africa Ltd - Offering quality African safaris and beach holidays across Eastern Africa why not try Aim 4 Africa Ltd? Quote ref A44/AH when booking a visit to Africa.

The Ultimate Travel Company - Your first stop for the very best personal service when booking a safari or beach holiday in Africa. We have used The Ultimate Travel Company on numerous occasions - they are second to none!

Kenya tourism information - Details on the wonderful attractions available to all in Kenya.

Malawi Tourism - Further information on the "Warm Heart of Africa", a country you cannot afford to miss while visiting Africa.

Zambian Tourist Authority - Everything you need to know about this wonderful country in southern Africa, home to wonderful rivers, game parks and, of course, Victoria Falls. We love it and I'm sure you will too!

Flatdogs Camp, Mfuwe, Zambia - Located on the edge of South Luangwa National Park, a comfortable and affordable haven for all travellers.

wantedinafrica.com - Designed for expats and long stay visitors, wantedinafrica.com provides a comprehensive first port-of-call for anyone moving to Africa. Details of accommodation, events , transport and local news are all provided and regularly updated.

Interior Suppliers

Colonial Furniture Limited - For furniture produced at Lewa Downs Conservation area, near Mount Kenya, try Colonial Furniture for an exciting range of traditional and modern African furniture.

Childrens' furniture - A range of childrens' furniture.

Shutters - Selection of interior shutters.

The Present Finder - A wide selection of unusual presents for all ages and tastes!

South Australian Wines - Arguably the premier source of South Australian wines in the UK. This family run business provides excellent quality wines at great prices!

External Suppliers

Bespoke Conservatories - A range of bespoke conservatories available for all types of building.

Retractable Awnings - Retractable Awnings & Window Awnings. Budget Awnings offers the highest quality retractable awnings, patio covers, windows awnings, patio awnings and commercial awnings available on the market.

Garden products and accessories - Chairworks market a range of Natural Garden Products and baskets

Kawangware Street Children & Youth Project

Paper Bag Producers - Producers of our paper shopping bags, the Kwangware Street Children and Youth Project is based in Nairobi's western slum of Kwangware and employs street children who are seeking to break out of their abject poverty through work. And the bags are very good!

Trading partners

Aranibar Marketing - A key supplier of ours, Aranibar provide a range of high quality leather products and some fabulous dhow wood photo frames.

Bombolulu Art and Craft Centre - Wooden bowls, salad servers and a wide range of handmade goods produced by the disabled community in Mombasa, Kenya

Kamili Designs - One of longest suppliers in Kenya, Kamili produce a range of screen printed kitchen accessories and childrens aprons. Fantastic original designs depicting African wildlife.

Kubu Crafts Ltd - Our supplier of the very best furniture and household accessories.

One Way - Providers of our high quality Kikoy range as well as washbags and other kikoy based accessories.

Safaribead - High quality manufacturer and supplier of leather beaded sandals, belts and bags all produced in Kenya on a fairly traded basis.

Shanga Shangaa Beads - Located in coffee gardens close to aRusha, Tanzania, Shanga Shangaa Beads offer a selection of beautiful hand made jewellery.

Tribal Textiles Ltd - One of our key partners in Zambia producing a wide range of quality products while supporting the local community.

Wonder Welders - A "wonderful" range of hip metal art from our supplier in Tanzania.