by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Santosh’s Story of Hope in India – (Read Time: 1 min.) Discovering Her Passion “My favorite memories of being an Artisan are sitting together with my friends and having a good time while we work. I enjoy making the wax tree used in the casting...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Shahnaz’s Story of Hope in India – (Read Time: 1 min.) A Different Kind of Workshop In India, where vulnerable women are often exploited in sweatshops with unsafe working conditions and unfair pay, one leather crafting workshop in Jaipur is empowering...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Rafiqan’s Story of Hope in India – (Read Time: 1 min.) Empowered Through Skills Training “I’ve been working as an Artisan for fourteen years. I’m married, and we live with my in-laws on the outskirts of Jaipur. My mother-in-law is a housewife, and my...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Empowering Families Out of Poverty Our mission at Trades of Hope is to empower women and families in developing countries and the U.S.A. out of poverty and help them avoid human trafficking. We partner with Artisans in 19 countries to help create safe dignified jobs...
by Kathy Thomas | Founders
Read Time: 8 min. Celebrate International Women’s Day 2020 with Elisabeth Huijskens! Check out this latest interview with Elisabeth and get a sneak peek into the world of this Trades of Hope Founder, world traveler, and ethical fashion influencer who has dedicated her...