Monthly Archives: September 2022
Proverbs 31 Women: Supporting Women in Uganda
WorldCrafts artisan partner Proverbs 31 Women in Uganda employs women and provides them with badly needed income to meet their families’ most basic needs, such as food and rent. Proverbs 31 Women’s Ministry Members of this ministry make jewelry pieces and are provided a fair wage to support themselves along with their families. Due to […]
Olive Wood Products Making an Impact in Jordan
WorldCrafts artisan group Glad Tidings employs talented artisans in Jordan. These artisans hand carve beautiful items out of local olive wood. The Impact of Your Purchase In Jordan, people with disabilities are often in the position of living as “takers” and search for whatever handouts they can persuade someone to give them. Through Glad Tidings, […]
Sari Products Handmade with Love in India!
WorldCrafts artisan group ConneXions employs underprivileged women from the slums of Calcutta, India. ConneXions has trained the artisans how to make products out of their traditional saris using the kantha, a traditional Indian embroidery technique. The Impact of Your Purchase The women artisans of ConneXions work primarily from their homes while looking after their children […]
The Joy Bracelet: Handmade by Human Trafficking Survivors at The Lily House
Camila’s* life did a complete one-eighty when she learned how to create jewelry at The Lily House. “I knew how to do nothing with my hands before The Lily House,” said Camila. “The only thing I knew to do was sell my body. Now I make beautiful things with dignity.” Extending a Purpose to Victims […]