by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Fashion as a Force for Good
Trades of Hope founder, Elisabeth Huijskens recently interviewed Artisans in Guatemala and discovered another way women in the U.S. can help empower women in Guatemala to lead their families out of poverty. – (Read Time: 2 min.) Discovering Her Need Watch this 2...
by Kathy Thomas | Fashion as a Force for Good
Read Time: 5 min. #1 – Keep Families Together For years, Clara worked the same job every day while dreaming she could have more time to spend with her husband and three children. Now, as an independent businesswoman and fair-trade Artisan, she’s able to pursue...
by Barbara DeSouza | Fashion as a Force for Good
Read Time: 2 min. Turtles With a Mission How can a turtle help a woman rise out of poverty? This isn’t just any turtle … this is a turtle with a mission! Turtle Backpacks are Changing Lives! This adorable turtle backpack is handmade in Guatemala by women...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Read Time: 5 min. Empowering Women in Rural Villages in Areas of Extreme Poverty In Guatemala, women struggle through abuse, poverty, and heartache. But these women are now becoming proud business owners! By utilizing their traditional skills, they are able to create...