by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
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...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Read Time: 2 min. What exactly is capiz anyway? Natural capiz shell is an eco-friendly, abundant, and sustainable resource found in the Pacific Ocean near the equator. Capiz shell is abundant throughout the Philippine Islands. Throughout the Philippines, a country of...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
New Opportunities “I come from a small family and was raised in one of the most dangerous areas in Port-au-Prince. My sister taught me my Artisan skills. She was working in this workshop and asked the Artisan leaders if I could work there too. I cannot imagine...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Read Time: 1 min. Discovering Her Talents “My aunt introduced me to this workshop. She used to bring raw materials home to make different products. I was really interested and tried my hands on it. It turned out nice! I was only 15 years old that time, so I was...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Haiti’s Poverty & Orphan Crisis In the midst of Haiti’s poverty and orphan crisis, a small community of Artisans is empowering women and men to become financially independent by providing opportunities for sustainable jobs creating jewelry, art, and home...