by Trades of Hope - Guest Blogger | Artisans, Fashion as a Force for Good, Founders, Stories of Hope
This was an amazing moment. This little girl’s mama asked if I would take a picture with her. Her mama is an artisan we work with in Uganda, and she was so proud of her baby! I’ve had mamas put their babies in my arms and ask me, with tears in their eyes to find a...
by Jordyn Bloyer | Artisans, Missions, Stories of Hope
Every cup of coffee has a story behind it. This is a story of hope. (Read Time: 3 Min.) How is this coffee breaking cycles of poverty? At Trades of Hope, we get the privilege of hearing directly from the people behind our products. We get to know names and...
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 Kathy Thomas | Artisans
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...