Our Journal: Thrive With Us

Starting Conscious Conversation: 3 Ideas to Spark Ethical Discussions this Season

Starting Conscious Conversation: 3 Ideas to Spark Ethical Discussions this Season

The end of the year is nearing, and the glow of Christmas gets brighter every day! Many of us are surrounded by family and friends at this time, taking in...
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Suncare for Your Summer - Your Lips are in Danger, and Zambeezi can Help

Suncare for Your Summer - Your Lips are in Danger, and Zambeezi can Help

    I don’t know what’s on your agenda this summer, but we at Zambeezi hope that time in the great outdoors makes up a significant part of it!As much...
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Why Moms Love Zambeezi - Honoring the Mothers Who Foster the Fair Trade Movement

Why Moms Love Zambeezi - Honoring the Mothers Who Foster the Fair Trade Movement

To celebrate Mother’s Day, this article is a spotlight on the amazing moms that are making a difference in the fair trade community and around the world through their support...
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It's Earth Day! 6 Ways to use Zambeezi Beeswax (+ GIVEAWAY)

It's Earth Day! 6 Ways to use Zambeezi Beeswax (+ GIVEAWAY)

Zambian beeswax has as many uses as your creativity allows, and lately I’ve been noticing its unlimited uses for spring cleaning! If you're spending your Earth Day in the middle of spring cleaning,...
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How to Clean Your Home the Fair Trade Way

How to Clean Your Home the Fair Trade Way

It's time for spring cleaning! Are you excited? I hope you’re motivated and ready to clean your living space so that it’s more functional for your lifestyle, and that you’re...
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Inspire Inclusion: International Women’s Day 2024

Inspire Inclusion: International Women’s Day 2024

Today, March 8, we are celebrating International Women’s Day! Today we focus on the achievements and potential of women around the world, and this year's official theme is Inspire Inclusion.   In...
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The Beauty Industry isn't All About "Me"

The Beauty Industry isn't All About "Me"

When it comes to the beauty industry, we often focus on the benefits it brings to our own lives. We seek products that enhance our appearance, boost our confidence, and...
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Zambeezi’s Resolutions for 2024

Zambeezi’s Resolutions for 2024

This January among the staff at Zambeezi has been a wonderful period of reflection and fruitful planning. We know that this month can often be stressful, as the schedule begins...
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A Zambian Christmas Service

Unwrapping A Zambian Christmas - feat. Barry Ilunga

We hope you had a wonderful Christmas just a few days ago! Here in the states right now, we’re winding down from the excitement of the lights and food, cleaning...
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Buy One, Give One

Buy One, Give One

Ah, the late Fall. This time of year has so much potential to strengthen family bonds, encourage community building, and be filled with cozy memories. There are so many opportunities...
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The Journey of a Shipping Container (+ GIVEAWAY)

The Journey of a Shipping Container (+ GIVEAWAY)

If you have tried to order lavender, lemongrass, or sweet basil soap over the last two months, you probably got an answer like this: “We are not currently stocked on...
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5 Great Ways to Use Body Balm

5 Great Ways to Use Body Balm

Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? We are excited about this season, and hope that Zambeezi’s mission has encouraged you to be excited along with us about showing love and...
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Every Purchase Matters: Lisa of Purpose_Dignity_Fairtrade

Every Purchase Matters: Lisa of Purpose_Dignity_Fairtrade

“Never underestimate the difference one person can make in the world. Every purchase matters.” In a continuing project to feature fair trade lifestyle voices in our online community, I’m here to...
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Independence Day & the reflection of a young Zambian leader

Independence Day & the reflection of a young Zambian leader

Your life and legacy forms the foundation that we the younger generations build on in the strive to develop our nation. We take pride in the melanin of our skin,...
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National Lip Appreciation Day Giveaway

National Lip Appreciation Day Giveaway

   Win a $50 gift card from To celebrate National Lip Appreciation day, we’ve partnered with our friends at LippyClip to bring you this incredible giveaway. Now through 3/26, enter for...
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Zambeezi - 1964, Fair Trade, American Civil Rights Act and Zambian Independence

1964: Black History, Zambian Independence & Fair Trade

My family recently took time to connect with some of our closest friends. We are in a similar stage in life, both raising toddler sons, so we welcome "uninterrupted” adult...
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Zambeezi - Organic, Fair trade, ethical lip balm and soap in the news

Zambeezi: As Seen In...

We like to say it regularly, "Don't just take our word for it." Zambeezi recently has received a bunch of glowing reviews from ethical fashion and conscious lifestyle publications. We...
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Zambeezi - Lusaka, Zambia bus depot - ethical, fair trade soap and lip balm

"What are we doing?" Reflecting on words of wisdom from our Zambian Partners

It was afternoon traffic in Lusaka. The evening sun beat down on our bus. The windows on the bus were cracked ever so slightly. We would have had them cracked...
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