by Trades of Hope - Guest Blogger | Artisans, Fashion as a Force for Good
LeeLee’s Story of Hope in East Asia! – (Read Time: 3 min.) “About six months ago, Mae came to me and told me that her relatives were going to sell her 19-year-old niece, LeeLee, and asked if we could help.” – Jenny, Artisan Community...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Abused & Sold at 11 Years Old “Hola, my name is Yocasta and I am 21 years old. I currently live at Casa Azul with my four children. My life was very bad before I became an Artisan. I was sexually abused my entire childhood by my father and was sold at 11...
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...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Sneak a Peek as She Creates Marbled Leather – (Read Time: 1 min.) Artisans in India have celebrated the art of marbling for centuries! Get a sneak peek behind the scenes as Mujeeb creates marbled leather. Meet Mujeeb, one of our Trades of Hope Artisan partners...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Fashion as a Force for Good
The Dominican Republic Fighting Human Trafficking in the Dominican Republic – In the lush volcanic landscape of the island of Hispaniola, hidden beneath the warmth of the tropical sun and salty ocean breezes, lies a not-so-secret secret. Over six million...
