by Jordyn Bloyer | Artisans, Missions, Stories of Hope
Every cup of coffee has a story behind it. This is a story of hope. (Read Time: 3 Min.) How is this coffee breaking cycles of poverty? At Trades of Hope, we get the privilege of hearing directly from the people behind our products. We get to know names and...
by Trades of Hope - Guest Blogger | How To, Stories of Hope
How Whimsical Holiday Ornaments Are Empowering Women in Nepal (Read Time: 1 min.) Women in Nepal are using traditional Artisan techniques that have been passed down for generations to create whimsical holiday ornaments that empower them to overcome centuries of gender...
by Kathy Thomas | Fashion as a Force for Good
Read Time: 5 min. #1 – Keep Families Together For years, Clara worked the same job every day while dreaming she could have more time to spend with her husband and three children. Now, as an independent businesswoman and fair-trade Artisan, she’s able to pursue...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Tran Thi Ha’s Story of Hope in Vietnam “In my community, there aren’t many jobs for housewives like us. Because of some difficulties that my parents experienced when I was a small kid, I didn’t have a chance to go to school. My beloved mother taught me...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Ekra’s Story of Hope in India – (Read Time: 1 min.) Forced to Drop Out of School Growing up in India, Ekra dreamed of earning an education and graduating high school, but financial challenges forced her to drop out of school early. In India, the government...
