by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
The Power of Coffee in Guatemala In Guatemala, coffee is more than a seasonal indulgence. 60% of Guatemala’s families live below poverty level and over. 70% of Guatemala’s families depend on the coffee industry for income. (Read Time: 2 min.) Power Over...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
In the shade of a gated courtyard in Haiti, a small group of women gathers together at a long thin table filled with crafting supplies. In the middle of the table is a kaleidoscope of colors – red, blue, green, yellow – an endless rainbow of star-shaped...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Providing Hope to Conservation Refugees in Uganda – (Read Time: 4 min.) Ancient Artisans Nyirabaza winds the long golden grass firmly into place and carefully inspects her workmanship. Two weeks have passed since she gathered her bundles of tall grasses for...
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...