This product was made by Teddy Exports. Founder Amanda Murphy started the business with just 5 people working from a small mud-built hut in the village - conditions were very basic and progress was slow. In 1991, the Teddy Trust was set up so that profits could be used to invest in local community welfare, especially education and health.
Today Teddy Exports employs almost 400 local people and had a turnover of £1.6 million in 2005-06. It produces a range of products for export across the world. In 1998 Amanda was awarded an MBE for her work. Although she has been the driving force behind the company, she has gradually handed over the general day to day running of the business, and is confident that it will continue to thrive.