Thousands of unique contemporary handmade pieces of art, reminiscent of the craft traditions of Kenya, Ghana, Mozambique, Tanzania, Haiti, and El Salvador represent Swahili Imports, a leader in the market. After more than nine years in business, Swahili Imports continues to foster social awareness about global interactions with Africa. Owner Leslie Mittelberg works with advocacy organizations like Aid to Artisans to maintain the principle of fair compensation for fair value; efforts that have successfully created opportunities in the global market that otherwise would not exist. Swahili Imports currently supplies over 2,000 locations including the large retail companies of National Geographic and Disney, as well as educational facilities like the Smithsonian Museum.

Swahili Imports also works with product design specialists from Aid to Artisans in Africa, conducting training sessions for numerous suppliers and artisan workshops. The training focuses on practical business information to impart an otherwise inaccessible understanding of market trends and product development. Through such education production opportunities continue to increase, as does an increase in available jobs, monetary resources, education, and generational stability.