by Trades of Hope - Guest Blogger | Artisans, Fashion as a Force for Good, Founders, Stories of Hope
This was an amazing moment. This little girl’s mama asked if I would take a picture with her. Her mama is an artisan we work with in Uganda, and she was so proud of her baby! I’ve had mamas put their babies in my arms and ask me, with tears in their eyes to find a...
by Trades of Hope - Guest Blogger | How To, Stories of Hope
How Whimsical Holiday Ornaments Are Empowering Women in Nepal (Read Time: 1 min.) Women in Nepal are using traditional Artisan techniques that have been passed down for generations to create whimsical holiday ornaments that empower them to overcome centuries of gender...
by Trades of Hope - Guest Blogger | Artisans, Fashion as a Force for Good
LeeLee’s Story of Hope in East Asia! – (Read Time: 3 min.) “About six months ago, Mae came to me and told me that her relatives were going to sell her 19-year-old niece, LeeLee, and asked if we could help.” – Jenny, Artisan Community...
by Trades of Hope - Guest Blogger | Artisans, Fashion as a Force for Good
She Closed Her Brothel to Do This! – (Read Time: 2 min.) “Over the past month, 8 new women have joined our Artisan community to experience freedom! Of the 5 women who just started at our headquarters, 2 were brothel bosses, which means they will no longer...
by Trades of Hope - Guest Blogger | Artisans, Missions
Missions in Guatemala Funded by Coffee We recently received another inspiring email from our coffee Artisan leaders in Guatemala, Don Pablo and Sara. They shared how, although they continue to provide emergency funds for children and babies in hospital intensive care...