Stories of Hope in Thailand – Trades of Hope
Empower women in rural villages to keep their families together. (Read Time: 4 min.) Fair Trade Jewelry Job Skills Training and Dignified Income for Women in Rural Villages This workshop was founded by a local woman, named Aoi, who had witnessed too many women in...
Stories of Hope in Mexico – Trades of Hope
Discover Their Stories of Hope Discover how these inspiring women are overcoming extreme poverty in Mexico through preserving the ancient Aztec and Mayan Artisan traditions their families have passed down for generations. Once dependent on tourists to purchase their...
Work That Brings Mothers Joy
“The heartbeat of Trades of Hope began with a desire to help mothers keep their babies and care for their families well.” – Gretchen Huijskens, Trades of Hope Founder (Read Time: 4 min.) A Heart to Empower Mothers The heartbeat of Trades of Hope...
Martha & Rosa’s Story of Hope in Guatemala
Read Time: 1 min. Martha’s Story of Hope “My name is Martha. I am from the Patzun department (state) of Chimaltenango. I am very happy to be here with you! It is a blessing from God to have you here in our nation of Guatemala. Because the truth is it...
Fashion Revolution – 5 Ways to Slow Down Fast Fashion
Read Time: 3 min. Fashion Revolution Week Every year, during Fashion Revolution Week (FRW), we remember the tragic collapse on April 24, 2013 of Rana Plaza, the Bangladesh factory complex that killed 1,134 garment workers and injured over 2,500. Known as one of the...
10 Ways to Change the World with This Adorable Bunny Backpack
Read Time: 5 min. #1 – Keep Families Together For years, Clara worked the same job every day while dreaming she could have more time to spend with her husband and three children. Now, as an independent businesswoman and fair-trade Artisan, she’s able to pursue...
Helping Women in Guatemala Become Financially Independent
Read Time: 2 min. Turtles With a Mission How can a turtle help a woman rise out of poverty? This isn’t just any turtle … this is a turtle with a mission! Turtle Backpacks are Changing Lives! This adorable turtle backpack is handmade in Guatemala by women...
7 Easter Gifts That Make the World a Better Place
Read Time: 5 min. DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EASTER COLORING PAGES AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS BLOG! #1 Clarita the Pig from Mexico! Fair Trade Fun for Kids! Clarita the Pig is fair-trade fun at its best! Handcrafted by Artisans in Mexico, this whimsical creature is bringing hope...
3 Quick & Easy Easter Baskets That Can Change the World!
Read Time: 2 min. Faith, Hope, and Love Baskets With Easter right around the corner, and the world in need of faith, hope, and love more than ever, now is the perfect time to celebrate the simple things that inspire peace and joy. This past year challenged many of us...Kindred
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