by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Empower women in rural villages to keep their families together. (Read Time: 4 min.) Fair Trade Jewelry Job Skills Training and Dignified Income for Women in Rural Villages This workshop was founded by a local woman, named Aoi, who had witnessed too many women in...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Empowering Women in Rural Areas of Extreme Poverty Discover stories of hope in Peru – Trades of Hope is partnering to empower women in rural areas of extreme poverty. (Read Time 4 min.) This Artisan community in Peru is committed to their mission of keeping the...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Empowering Dreams Sandy’s Story of Hope in Peru – Trades of Hope (Read Time 1 min.) “One of my short-term dreams is to finish my institute, and my long-term dream is to study in college. My work is my way to solve the challenges of pursuing my...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Generations of Artisan Traditions Elena’s Story of Hope in Peru – Trades of Hope (Read Time: 1.5 min.) “Artisan skills are a tradition in my family. My brothers and my dad taught me my Artisan skills. My father is a master craftsman. He taught me the...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Read Time: 1 min. Generations of Artisan Tradition Family has played a huge role in Bimala’s life. For generations, her forefathers created handwoven designs on traditional handlooms. Bimala’s ancestors have passed down their knowledge of yarns, spinning, and...
