Artisanat et Developpement is a nonprofit artisans' organization providing training and marketing assistance to Congolese artisans, and ensures fair payment for their products. Other artisan benefits include interest-free loans for workshop construction, wood-drying kilns and other needs. Along with its export business, Artisanat et Developpement runs a retail store in Kinshasa, Congo's capital. Historically craftspeople in Congo were not respected. Artisans now achieve dignity through this work