by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Dulal’s Story of Hope in India – (Read Time: 1 min.) Our Mission of Hope Trades of Hope is committed to empowering women and families out of poverty. This mission includes empowering men – fathers, brothers, uncles, and sons – who help provide for and...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Indu’s Story of Hope in India – (Read Time: 1 min.) Discovering a Sense of Purpose Together “I’ve worked as an Artisan for nine years. My favorite part of my workday is working with my fellow Artisans while chatting with them. I love feeling a sense...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Upcycling Cereal Boxes to Fight Poverty Surrounded by the tropical beauty of Haiti, Makensia is also surrounded by extreme poverty. But neither poverty, nor the death of a child, nor domestic abuse has defined her. (Read Time: 1 min.) Overcoming Haiti’s Extreme...
by Elisabeth Huijskens | Founders
Read Time: 5 min. Renaissance of Thought is the concept for this ethically made collection at Trades of Hope. Unapologetically Feminine At the design level, we have taken a sophisticated and artistic approach to accessories: featuring jewelry mimicking sculptures, a...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Growing up in Thailand, Pacharing, known by her friends as “Pu”, started working at a young age to help support her family. She was able to finish high school but changed jobs often and couldn’t pay her bills. (Read Time: 1 min.) Poverty Prevented Her from Dreaming...