Elva Savings Set

Lulu’s Story of Hope    “I was born into a poor family and for as long as I can remember, my father did not have a job. He drank a lot, gambled, and was frequently in and out of jail. My family valued boys more than girls. I was beaten by my father and when I was 12, my own brothers raped me. They said they would kill me if I told anyone, so I didn’t. I thought it wouldn’t happen again, but it did, and each time I fought back, they would beat me. Eventually, I told my parents but my dad said it was my fault and said I tempted my brothers. My parents ended up getting a divorce and I wanted to leave my family. When I was in middle school, I met a man that I thought treated me well but he trafficked me to another city. I ran away and met another man who I thought was my boyfriend, however, he also trafficked me into a massage parlor. Three years later, I met the members of the Community Services teams at this Artisan Community. I joined the production team and am now a Manager on the team. I have studied computers and have recently become a Microsoft Office Specialist Master as well. I also started taking typing classes because my dream is to become a stenographer someday. After coming to this Artisan Community, one of my brothers died in a car accident, and although he had hurt me, I was really sad about his death. At that point, I started working on forgiving my family and increased the time that I went to visit them throughout the year. My relationship with my family is still difficult, but I know that the Individual Growth Plan I have made with the Holistic Care Manager will help me as I pursue forgiveness and develop relationships with my family.” 

Approx. Measurements: Elva Rose Bracelet: Stretch 6 3/4". Gabi Ring: Adjustable Ring Size 7. Elva Scarf: 39 1/2" W x 70 3/4" L Materials: Elva Rose Bracelet: Jasper Stone beads, 18K Gold-plated stainless steel. Gabi Ring: 18k gold-plated brass, Cubic zirconia. Elva Scarf: Cotton Color: Elva Rose Bracelet: Rust, Brown, Burgundy, Orange, Gold. Gabi Ring: Gold, White.  Color: Rust, White Care Instructions: Scarf: Hand wash in cold water. Lay flat to dry.

Elva Rose Bracelet and Gabi Ring - In East Asia, poverty encourages sexual exploitation of women in brothels. These women want to provide for their families but have few options. Your purchase helps provide sex trafficking survivors with holistic care, dignified income, and hope.      Elva Scarf - India is home to one-fourth of the world's poor. As fair-trade Artisans, these women have a safe way to provide food and shelter for their families without having to leave their rural villages to search for work. Many of these scarves are crafted by mothers while their children play by their side. Your purchase provides them with sustainable income to provide their families with brighter futures.   Purchase this savings set and empower women in East Asia and India!