by Gretchen Huijskens | Fashion as a Force for Good, Founders
“The heartbeat of Trades of Hope began with a desire to help mothers keep their babies and care for their families well.” – Gretchen Huijskens, Trades of Hope Founder (Read Time: 4 min.) A Heart to Empower Mothers The heartbeat of Trades of Hope...
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...
by Barbara DeSouza | Artisans
Read Time: 3 min. Mae is an Artisan in Asia who makes jewelry for Trades of Hope. As a child, her parents forbade her to go to school. Her brothers could go to school, but her parents thought it was a waste of time and money for girls to get an education. Mae’s...
