It all started with an innocent, curiosity-driven question: “What about a for-profit company based in Honduras that would create a positive social impact through its business?” Chris posed that question during a work trip to Honduras in May 2006 where he reconnected in Tegucigalpa with friends dedicated to an impactful humanitarian project; seeking an answer to the question sparked the idea that became Tegu—a creative business founded to address unemployment, under-utilized natural and human resources and the need for entrepreneurship in Honduras...

At Tegu we believe creativity and imagination are a child’s best friend; when combined, they yield remarkable results. After all, who hasn’t felt the joy of fighting the imaginary dragon with that mighty sword forged from an old paper towel tube? Who’s never leapt from couch to couch to avoid the burning hot lava bubbling from the floor? Who’s never turned a box into an elaborate dollhouse? It’s this creativity and imagination…

We feel a strong sense of accountability to our community related to our actions and business activities. In our community, we include our employees, our customers, our shareholders, our supply chain partners and ultimately the broader society in which we live. We strive to be accountable in every aspect of Tegu’s business: company practices, working conditions, environmental responsibility, social impact, product design and safety, and so on...

At Tegu, the toy creation process starts with our users – kids, of course. We know that kids have so much to share, if you choose to get on their level to understand their world. That’s why Tegu products are conceived in the best laboratory – the classrooms and playrooms of children. For example, the idea for Tegu's magnetic wooden blocks was hatched while observing kindergarten children in play and seeing what made their imaginations thrive and come alive...