Northern Lights Charm

Afsana's Story of Hope Afsana lives in an area of extreme poverty in India where many women who live in rural villages continue to endure extreme gender discrimination and exploitation. They are often expected to remain behind closed doors and never work outside the home. Even if they are allowed to work outside the home, vulnerable women are often exploited by sweatshops, which are factories with unsafe working conditions, unreasonable hours, and unfair wages. Many sweatshops also pay females significantly less than males for doing the same work.Afsana is able to safely earn an equal and fair living wage in this fair-trade workshop in India that treats marginalized women with dignity and respect. They are committed to training and empowering local women like Afsana to become Artisans, to discover their full potential, and to pursue their dreams.

Approx. Measurements: 1" Materials: Labradorite gemstone, Plated brass Color: Gray, Gold

India is home to one-fourth of the world's poorest people. Vulnerable women are often exploited by sweatshops. Your purchase provides them with safe jobs, fair wages, health care, literacy programs, self-help groups, and more! Purchase this charm and empower a woman in India!