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 Jordyn Bloyer | Artisans, Missions, Stories of Hope
Every cup of coffee has a story behind it. This is a story of hope. (Read Time: 3 Min.) How is this coffee breaking cycles of poverty? At Trades of Hope, we get the privilege of hearing directly from the people behind our products. We get to know names and...
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 Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Fashion as a Force for Good
Trades of Hope founder, Elisabeth Huijskens recently interviewed Artisans in Guatemala and discovered another way women in the U.S. can help empower women in Guatemala to lead their families out of poverty. – (Read Time: 2 min.) Discovering Her Need Watch this 2...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Materials
What is Huipil? We’re glad you asked! Come explore our beautiful collection of Huipil designs where remnants of ancient Mayan traditions are transformed into modern eco-friendly fashion that celebrates culture and reduces your carbon footprint. (Read Time: 1...