TAA – Short

Taa means light. These beautiful tealight candle holders radiate a warm cosy light. With a gentle sea breeze or Upepo in Swahili, there is no need to go to bed early.

Female empowerment

We believe in gender equality and female empowerment. 60% of the Chako artisans are female. Furthermore we focus on unemployed youth and create knowledge.

Upcycled

This product is made out of one bottle from the more than 2 million bottles we collect in one year in Zanzibar.

Fair Trade

Since 2018 Chako is a proudly guaranteed member of World Fair Trade Organisation. This includes that we follow and underline the 10 fair trade rules:

1. Create Opportunities for Economically Disadvantaged Producers
2. Transparency and Accountability
3. Fair Trading Practices
4. Payment of a Fair Price
5. Ensuring no Child Labour and Forced Labour
6. Commitment to Non-Discrimination, Gender Equality, Freedom of Association
7. Ensuring Good Working Conditions
8. Providing Capacity Building
9. Promoting Fair Trade
10. Respect for the Environment