Category Archives: WorldCrafts
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 […]
Put WorldCrafts on Display
Do you have a heart to join in the fight to end poverty – for mothers who don’t have enough to feed their children, much less clothe or educate them – for fathers who have to live apart from their families in order to provide the most basic necessities – for women forced to make unbearable decisions in order to survive? […]
New Products Now Available!
Hooray! All of our new Fall/Winter 2018-19 products are now available! Check out all of the products in the video below and then pop over to WorldCrafts.org to shop.
Introducing 15 New Products!
WorldCrafts is so excited to share our new products with you! From woodworkers in India to widows in Uganda to seamstresses in New York City, our new products have impacted the lives of artisans around the world. Christmas on Wheels Roll out some extra Christmas fun with this wooden car hand-carved and dyed with vegetable dye by […]
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 […]