by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Discover Stories of Hope in Uganda! In Uganda, many families have been displaced from their anscentoral homes by war, extreme poverty, lack of education, lack of job opportunities, and discrimination. As a result, many families face homelessness and starvation. But...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Empower Differently-Abled Artisans In Kenya, nearly 44 million men, women, and children live in extreme poverty. Starvation, malnutrition, and poor healthcare are common and lead to many birth defects. Because many people in Kenya are superstitious and believe...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Kyorimpa’s Story of Hope in Uganda – (Read Time 1 min.) Empowering Women Through Art “I learned my Artisans skills from the women in my community by visiting different Artisans when they were weaving. I was passionate about learning and kept a...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Fashion as a Force for Good
Help Refugee Mothers Save Their Children from Starvation – (Read Time: 4 min.) The Batwa Tribe of Uganda For centuries, the Batwa people of Uganda were known as “Keepers of the Forest”. Batwa families lived and foraged peacefully in their ancient...
by Kathy Thomas | Fashion as a Force for Good
Overcoming Discrimination in Kenya Helping Women With Disabilities Find Dignified Employment – (Read Time : 4 min.) Bordering the Indian Ocean between Somalia and Tanzania lies the East African country of Kenya. Her natural beauty and wildlife draw many tourists...