Category Archives: Artisans
Celebrate Advent with WorldCrafts!
December 2, 2018 marks the first day of Advent. The 28 days of Advent prepare the hearts of believers as we contemplate the Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy of Christmas. Some people use Advent wreaths while others use Advent calendars to count down the days of Advent in anticipation of Christmas. For families, Advent calendars […]
Fair-Trade Gift Ideas for Women
Christmas is on the way – what are you giving the special women in your life? When you give the gift of WorldCrafts, you not only bless your favorite women, but you also gift the promise of hope for life and a future to artisans throughout the world. Here are a few fair-trade gift ideas […]
8 Fair-Trade Stocking Stuffers Under $25
Christmas is right around the corner! These little stocking stuffers are sure to make a big impact on Christmas morning. And, because they are created by the artisans of WorldCrafts, each gift also impacts the lives of impoverished families and communities around the world. Keychains Every driver on your list will appreciate these key chains […]
Renewed Hope in Channapatna
Seated at his workbench, A focuses his attention on a lathe turning a block of hale wood. As the wood turns, he picks up a chisel and begins applying meticulous cuts. When the figure is carved, this Channapatna Handicrafts artisan applies layers of dyed resin to create a beautiful Nativity piece. In a day when cheap mass-produced […]
Clean Water for Light of Hope
When two ministries of WMU come together, entire communities can experience holistic healing. WorldCrafts, the fair trade division of WMU, and Pure Water, Pure Love, the clean water ministry of WMU recently joined forces to forever change the lives of 10 families in Bangladesh. Can you image what it would it be like to live without the […]
Ayu Sewing Project: Sharing Joy in Indonesia
$100.00 per month. Can you conceive of supporting your family on this salary? How would you feed and clothe your children? How would you provide medical and dental care? How would you educate them? In Indonesia $100.00 per month is the typical salary for a husband and father. Adding to this dilemma, if a wife has children she is looked down on for working […]
10 Fair Trade Gifts for Grads and Teachers
Celebrations are occurring throughout our country over the next few weeks as families celebrate graduations, and as we all express appreciation to those incredible teachers who’ve made a difference in so many lives. When you give your special grads and teachers fair-trade, handcrafted gifts from WorldCrafts, you are also helping artisans around the world educate […]
It’s Not Too Late to Honor Your Mother!
The deadline for ordering a WorldCrafts gift to be delivered in time for Mother’s Day has passed, but you can still honor your mother with a gift that provides hope to moms around the world. Your mom will love knowing that your gift in her honor helps WorldCrafts bring immediate hope to impoverished people around the world. […]
How to Honor Your Mother
WorldCrafts has developed some great gifts handcrafted by moms for moms. Read on to learn how you can honor your mom and moms around the world. Moms Love Their Children The artisans of Thai Country Trim show us that believing moms have so much in common. No matter where we were born or what our […]
The WellHouse: Hope, Love, and Courage
Since partnering with WorldCrafts “our business has taken off and all our residents find true pride in their work and raising awareness for all who are in the same trafficking web they were in.” If you’ve wondered whether your purchases with WorldCrafts really make a difference, we hope that these words from The WellHouse, a WorldCrafts Support […]