by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Discover Stories of Hope in Uganda! In Uganda, many families have been displaced from their anscentoral homes by war, extreme poverty, lack of education, lack of job opportunities, and discrimination. As a result, many families face homelessness and starvation. But...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Discover Stories of Hope in Bangladesh! In Bangladesh, gender discrimination, along with a lack of education, job skills, and job opportunities for women often leads to the exploitation of vulnerable women in areas of extreme poverty. Through your purchase, you’re...
by Elisabeth Huijskens | Founders
Read Time: 7 min. * CLICK ON THE VIDEO ABOVE TO WATCH * Hi! I’m Elisabeth, one of the founders and the C.C.O. at Trades of Hope! Welcome to this event where you’ll discover “5 Ways Your Jewelry Can Create Opportunities for Women” around the world. Sound...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Read Time: 5 min. Empowering Women in Rural Villages in Areas of Extreme Poverty In Guatemala, women struggle through abuse, poverty, and heartache. But these women are now becoming proud business owners! By utilizing their traditional skills, they are able to create...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Empower Differently-Abled Artisans In Kenya, nearly 44 million men, women, and children live in extreme poverty. Starvation, malnutrition, and poor healthcare are common and lead to many birth defects. Because many people in Kenya are superstitious and believe...