Who We Are

Gitzell Fair Trade: BIPOC, woman-owned, home decor at the intersection of fair trade and smallholder farming.

Improving the livlihood of families in Africa, Gitzell Fair Trade is a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation, working directly with women weavers in Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Senegal and Uganda to produce hand woven baskets for decor, shopping and storage.

We partner with women weavers - who are also farmers - to produce baskets, accessories and decor because the sale of woven goods contributes substantially to the economic viability of smallholder farming, helping these women remain in control of their farmland.

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Want to learn more? Schedule a Zelli-Talk with Zellipah Githui, MBA.

An expert in the field of DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) and driven by her passion to make meaningful impact, Zellipah is deeply committed to enhancing communities - local and global.  She believes in the power of storytelling to highlight issues of the underserved, such as immigrants, minorities and women’s experiences, and would be happy to speak with your organization.

Zellipah holds a diploma in Sustainable Development and Human Rights from the UN mandated University for Peace and an MBA in International Business from Missouri State University. She is dedicated to fostering personal and professional growth, particularly within African markets. She is a staunch advocate for entrepreneurship and business training, recognizing the transformative potential they hold for individuals and communities alike, and in 2021 was awarded the St. Louis Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year award.

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