Kyorimpa’s Story of Hope in Uganda
Kyorimpa’s Story of Hope in Uganda – (Read Time 1 min.) Empowering Women Through Art “I learned my Artisans skills from the women in my community by visiting different Artisans when they were weaving. I was passionate about learning and kept a...
Give Families Power Over Poverty by Drinking Coffee
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...
How Discarded Cereal Boxes Are Changing Lives in Haiti
In the shade of a gated courtyard in Haiti, a small group of women gathers together at a long thin table filled with crafting supplies. In the middle of the table is a kaleidoscope of colors – red, blue, green, yellow – an endless rainbow of star-shaped...
Helping Women in Pakistan Find Their Voice
Read Time: 6 min. No Voice Kanwel sits quietly while her husband speaks for her – a common practice in Pakistan. “They have no voice to speak their minds.” Unlike many men in Pakistan, Kanwel’s husband speaks for her because he wants her voice to be heard. He is...Kindred
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1. similar in kind; related
2. a blog by Trades of Hope
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