Eswatini Preserves = Nom nom nom!

Ten Thousand Villages features a great line of preserves from the Eswatini kitchens of Swaziland.  Jams, chutneys, marmalades, and sauces are all made from 100% natural ingredients with no artificial colourants, flavours or preservatives.  The women of Eswatini Kitchen purchase their fruits and vegetables for fair prices from over 400 local farmers and growers.  Lemons, guavas, wild marula, and chilis have also been hand picked by women and families throughout Swaziland.  These tasty products have been made to meet stringent international standards for quality and safety.

Eswatini Kitchen was established in 1991 by a Catholic priest and an Anglican nun in order to create jobs for impoverished women.  The women earn above minimum wage and are paid double for overtime.  Employees receive a pension, free healthcare, and literacy classes.  The Manzini Youth Care (MYC) is also subsidized through Eswatini.  MYC provides a loving home, good food, and education to thousands of street children and orphans.  MYC also provides schooling and trades training to other at-risk youth.  MYC believes that recreational programs help to build esteem and self-discipline.


We will be sampling Eswatini products in store on Saturday, June 25th.  Come on in and try some Mango Jam, Fruit Chutney, or the hot hot hot Swazi Fire Sauce.