Stories of Hope in Thailand – Trades of Hope
Empower women in rural villages to keep their families together. (Read Time: 4 min.) Fair Trade Jewelry Job Skills Training and Dignified Income for Women in Rural Villages This workshop was founded by a local woman, named Aoi, who had witnessed too many women in...
Helping Women in Guatemala Become Financially Independent
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...
Lan’s Story of Hope in East Asia
“I never expected to work in a brothel. I had a normal, I would even say good, life before I was tricked into a job I would’ve never chosen.” – Lan, Artisan in East Asia (Read Time: 1.5 min.) Life Was Good Over 20 years ago, my husband and I moved to...
Weaving a Heritage of Hope in Guatemala
Read Time: 5 min. Filomena and the women of her village are weaving a heritage of hope in Guatemala. Together, they handcraft traditional kimonos, using ancient Mayan jaspé dyeing and weaving techniques. Together, they’re empowering their families out of...Kindred
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Trades of Hope is an ethical fashion and lifestyle brand that helps women around the world escape poverty and trafficking through our fair trade designs. Learn how you can partner with Artisans around the world here.