by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Read Time: 1 min. Martha’s Story of Hope “My name is Martha. I am from Patzun, a town in the department (state) of Chimaltenango. I am very happy to be here with you! It is a blessing from God to have you here in our nation of Guatemala. Because the truth...
by Elisabeth Huijskens | Fashion as a Force for Good, Founders
Trades of Hope Introduces Color Therapy! This collection embodies a palette of bold self-standing colors that elicit a strong statement. – (Read Time: 5 min.) The Styles These styles feature vibrant colors but will be gently balanced with tones silver and gold....
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Shahnaz’s Story of Hope in India – (Read Time: 1 min.) A Different Kind of Workshop In India, where vulnerable women are often exploited in sweatshops with unsafe working conditions and unfair pay, one leather crafting workshop in Jaipur is empowering...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Rafiqan’s Story of Hope in India – (Read Time: 1 min.) Empowered Through Skills Training “I’ve been working as an Artisan for fourteen years. I’m married, and we live with my in-laws on the outskirts of Jaipur. My mother-in-law is a housewife, and my...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Asha’s Story of Hope in India – (Read Time: 1 min.) Overcoming a Lack of Education “There are no opportunities in India if you don’t have a good education, and all I have is a skill I learned from my mother. My mother taught me basic weaving...