by Gretchen Huijskens | Fashion as a Force for Good, Founders
“The heartbeat of Trades of Hope began with a desire to help mothers keep their babies and care for their families well.” – Gretchen Huijskens, Trades of Hope Founder (Read Time: 4 min.) A Heart to Empower Mothers The heartbeat of Trades of Hope...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Indu’s Story of Hope in India – (Read Time: 1 min.) Discovering a Sense of Purpose Together “I’ve worked as an Artisan for nine years. My favorite part of my workday is working with my fellow Artisans while chatting with them. I love feeling a sense...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
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...
by Barbara DeSouza | Artisans
Read Time: 3 min. Mae is an Artisan in Asia who makes jewelry for Trades of Hope. As a child, her parents forbade her to go to school. Her brothers could go to school, but her parents thought it was a waste of time and money for girls to get an education. Mae’s...
by Barbara DeSouza | Founders
Trades of Hope, More Than Charity – Podcast – (Read Time: 2 min.) Founders Gretchen & Elisabeth Interviewed by Kenny Rawlins Trades of Hope founders, Gretchen and Elisabeth Huijskens, were interviewed as featured guests on a podcast with Kenny Rawlins...
