The Bumblebee Factory is a means for a network of artists and craftspeople to sell quality items for the benefit of disadvantaged peoples. It provides a central body for resource management and marketing.

Acting with integrity and compassion, The Bumblebee Factory helps discern and develop people's skills. It nurtures creative potential in children and adults both through the creation of its products as well as the use and enjoyment of them.

It networks the manufacturing efforts of small communities around the globe with buyers in many countries to encourage a creative solution to the problems of third-world unemployment. It connects communities with training in quality product design. It is committed to empowering people to work in partnership to alleviate world poverty.

Through the global network of artists and buyers, it is also possible to channel much needed funds back to communities in developing countries.

For details, please read our mission and vision statements.