Shanga is a social enterprise, which employs people with disabilities to create unique and high-quality handmade jewelry, glassware and homewares incorporating recycled materials. These products are sold in the Shanga shop in Tanzania, as well as around the world, with profits being reinvested back into developing opportunities to employ more people with disabilities.
Combining an uplifting local community project with artistic activities and opportunities to purchase handmade gifts, Shanga has been a favourite Arusha tourist destination since it started in 2007.
Shanga became part of the Elewana Group in 2017 as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility program to provide the social enterprise with long-term stability. Shanga’s open workshop is located in the grounds of Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge with areas for glass-blowing, weaving, sewing, Tinga Tinga painting, bead-making and metal work, and with a shop showcasing all Shanga’s handmade products.
