by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Afsar’s Story of Hope – (Read Time: 1 min.) Eighteen years old, Afsar is young and beautiful… and painfully shy. In spite of her timid nature, she commands the attention of everyone who meets her. Her craftsmanship skills are surprising for someone so...
by Gretchen Huijskens | Founders
Her Name is Ya Every woman has a name, face, and story. I met Ya a couple of years ago outside an airport in Cambodia. Although we had been working with her for years, selling ornaments and scarves she and her friends had been making, this was the first time I was...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Breaking Social Barriers for Women in India – (Read Time: 3 min.) Every morning, along the streets of Jaipur, Artisans’ workshops are filled with busy and creative men of all ages. Most of these men hail from long legacies of master craftsmen skilled in ancient...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Fashion as a Force for Good
Help Refugee Mothers Save Their Children from Starvation – (Read Time: 4 min.) The Batwa Tribe of Uganda For centuries, the Batwa people of Uganda were known as “Keepers of the Forest”. Batwa families lived and foraged peacefully in their ancient...
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...
