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 | Gift Guides
Read Time: 5 min. DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EASTER COLORING PAGES AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS BLOG! #1 Clarita the Pig from Mexico! Fair Trade Fun for Kids! Clarita the Pig is fair-trade fun at its best! Handcrafted by Artisans in Mexico, this whimsical creature is bringing hope...
by Kathy Thomas | Missions
WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES GIVING 1 CHICK MAKE? In 2019, 820 million people did not have enough to eat. * The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations estimated an additional 130 million more people likely went hungry in 2020 due to COVID-19 related...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Journey of Hope Part 3 – Beula’s Story of Hope in India – (Read Time: 3 min.) Humble Beginnings Growing up in India, Beula loved the fresh air and wide-open spaces of her beloved rural village. When she was 21 years old, Beula married and moved to...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Read Time: 1 min. Who Says Doing Good Can’t Be FUN?! We’re so excited to introduce our newest Artisan business partners in Vietnam! This Artisan community in Vietnam is passionate about providing fair-trade jobs that empower women and people with difficult...