About Trades of Hope
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Hello! Trades of Hope Founders, Gretchen (CEO) and Elisabeth (Chief Brand Officer) here!
As a mother-daughter team, we created Trades of Hope after learning about the atrocities women face around the world (and the U.S.). The lack of jobs for women forces mothers to give up their kids to orphanages, increase women’s risk of being trafficked, and keeps them in a cycle of poverty and social oppression.
We knew we had to use the privilege we were born into to create a platform for women to show the world what they are capable of.
We’ve traveled the world to listen to these women, and this is one thing they taught us:
THEY DON’T WANT CHARITY. THEY WANT AN OPPORTUNITY.
While our handbags and jewelry may seem frivolous at first glance, every purchase supports a woman leading her family out of poverty. She doesn’t need pity or charity. She’s proud to be providing for her kids and being the hero of her own story. So, no. Our accessories aren’t frivolous. They’re physical representations of women using their skills and rising around the world.
Click Here to Shop Gretchen's Book!
Shop Trades of Hope co-founder and CEO, Gretchen Huijskens' book!
Gretchen completely changed her worldview and model of charity to a sustainable business model that empowered women to provide what their families really needed: access to education, medical care, nutritious food, a safe home, and clean water. Today Gretchen and the team at Trades of Hope continue to help women rise out of poverty, trafficking, and gender inequality by selling their fair-trade goods with small business support of women across the United States. Gretchen is a pioneer in the field of sustainable business, and the partnerships she creates empower every single woman involved around the world.
New Arrivals from Our Artisan Partners:
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Bumblebee Studs - Silver
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Mayan Blend 8oz – Whole Bean (1)
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Independence Bracelet Set
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Midnight Mug Gift Set
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Light in the Darkness Art - Framed
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Fair Trade Values:
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Living Wages
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Safe Working Conditions
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No Child Labor
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Eco-Friendly
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Gender Equality
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Honoring Culture
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