by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Emelyn’s Story of Hope in the Philippines – (Read Time: 2 min.) Searching for Hope When Emelyn was a little girl, her family moved from their village in the Philippines to the city – hoping her father could find a sustainable job with good wages. But...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Asha’s Story of Hope in India – (Read Time: 1 min.) Overcoming a Lack of Education “There are no opportunities in India if you don’t have a good education, and all I have is a skill I learned from my mother. My mother taught me basic weaving...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Growing up in Thailand, Pacharing, known by her friends as “Pu”, started working at a young age to help support her family. She was able to finish high school but changed jobs often and couldn’t pay her bills. (Read Time: 1 min.) Poverty Prevented Her from Dreaming...
by Kathy Thomas | Missions
Trades of Hope Gives Meals to Families Threatened by Food Insecurity (Read Time: 3 min.) Trades of Hope believes every challenge is an opportunity to do good! We partner with women and communities in 18 countries to give families power over poverty, human trafficking,...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Fashion as a Force for Good
The Dominican Republic Fighting Human Trafficking in the Dominican Republic – In the lush volcanic landscape of the island of Hispaniola, hidden beneath the warmth of the tropical sun and salty ocean breezes, lies a not-so-secret secret. Over six million...