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
Dilshad’s Story of Hope in India – (Read Time: 5 min.) Beautiful & Determined Overcomers Holding the canvas fabric in her hands, Dilshad patiently demonstrates the process of creating a new design to a room filled with uniquely beautiful, determined,...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Missions
Every morning, as we enjoy our morning coffee, we seldom stop to wonder where it comes from. Every cup of coffee has a story behind it. (Read Time: 3 Min.) What’s the story behind your cup of coffee? At Trades of Hope, we get the privilege of hearing directly from the...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
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...
