by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Discover Their Stories of Hope Discover how these inspiring women are overcoming extreme poverty in Mexico through preserving the ancient Aztec and Mayan Artisan traditions their families have passed down for generations. Once dependent on tourists to purchase their...
by Barbara DeSouza | Fashion as a Force for Good
Read Time: 2 min. Turtles With a Mission How can a turtle help a woman rise out of poverty? This isn’t just any turtle … this is a turtle with a mission! Turtle Backpacks are Changing Lives! This adorable turtle backpack is handmade in Guatemala by women...
by Kathy Thomas | Fashion as a Force for Good, Founders
Interview With Iridescent.com Iridescent.com recently featured Trades of Hope founder, Chelsie Antos, as a trusted leader in the growing Ethical Fashion and Fair Trade movements. Interviewer Victoria Bardega advocates the need for consumers to consider the people...
by Kathy Thomas | Fashion as a Force for Good
Overcoming Discrimination in Kenya Helping Women With Disabilities Find Dignified Employment – (Read Time : 4 min.) Bordering the Indian Ocean between Somalia and Tanzania lies the East African country of Kenya. Her natural beauty and wildlife draw many tourists...
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...
