Our Journey of Fashion as a Force for Good
Read Time: 10 min. I was a mother of two young children when I began looking into international adoption. Our life was great, and I was grateful. But I felt a restlessness knowing most people around the world weren’t as blessed as we were. Have you ever felt that...
Every Woman Has a Name, Face, & Story
Read Time: 5 min. Her Name is Ya I met Ya a couple of years ago outside an airport in Cambodia. Although we had been working with her for years, selling ornaments and scarves she and her friends had been making, this was the first time I was able to hug this young...
Maya’s Story of Hope
Read Time: 1 min. When Maya arrived at the workshop, she was in bad condition. After her husband had traveled to the Middle East as a laborer, he never sent any money or contacted her again. Maya was left alone to care for their six-year-old child and newborn baby...
Kenson’s Story of Hope
Read Time: 3 min. Our mission at Trades of Hope is to empower women and families in developing countries and the U.S.A. out of poverty and help them avoid human trafficking. We partner with Artisans in 19 countries to help create safe dignified jobs with fair wages...Kindred
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1. similar in kind; related
2. a blog by Trades of Hope
Trades of Hope is an ethical fashion and lifestyle brand that helps women around the world escape poverty and trafficking through our fair trade designs. Learn how you can partner with Artisans around the world here.