by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories 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...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Empowering Women in Rural Areas of Extreme Poverty Discover stories of hope in Peru – Trades of Hope is partnering to empower women in rural areas of extreme poverty. (Read Time 4 min.) This Artisan community in Peru is committed to their mission of keeping the...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Empowering Dreams Sandy’s Story of Hope in Peru – Trades of Hope (Read Time 1 min.) “One of my short-term dreams is to finish my institute, and my long-term dream is to study in college. My work is my way to solve the challenges of pursuing my...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Generations of Artisan Traditions Elena’s Story of Hope in Peru – Trades of Hope (Read Time: 1.5 min.) “Artisan skills are a tradition in my family. My brothers and my dad taught me my Artisan skills. My father is a master craftsman. He taught me the...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Ekra’s Story of Hope in India – (Read Time: 1 min.) Forced to Drop Out of School Growing up in India, Ekra dreamed of earning an education and graduating high school, but financial challenges forced her to drop out of school early. In India, the government...