by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories 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...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories 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...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Read Time: 1 min. Martha’s Story of Hope “My name is Martha. I am from Patzun, a town in the 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...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Gift Guides
Inspire A Thrill of Hope this Holiday Season with Trades of Hope’s 2021 Holiday Collection! Deck the halls with holiday decor and gifts that empower women in areas of extreme poverty to lead their families out of poverty! – (Read Time: 12 min.) USE THIS...
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...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Read Time: 5 min. Filomena and the women of her village are weaving a heritage of hope in Guatemala. Together, they handcraft traditional kimonos, using ancient Mayan jaspé dyeing and weaving techniques. Together, they’re empowering their families out of...