by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Discover Stories of Hope in Haiti! Haiti endured this century’s worst natural disaster and is home to almost 500,000 orphans. The majority of the orphans have not been orphaned by parental deaths or natural disasters, but by parents who gave them up simply...
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, Stories of Hope
Discover Stories of Hope in India! Trades of Hope Partners with women in India who do so much more than just create beautiful products. (Read Time: 6 min.) Our Mission of Hope in India Trades of Hope Founder, Elisabeth (center) with Artisans in India. With every...
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 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...