Empower Women

Entire communities prosper when women succeed.

Featured Artisans

Anita Contreras

From Peru

handcrafted ceramics

Anita is an important representative of the Women's Empowerment badge, in part because her struggle is still ongoing. Forced to marry a man she didn't love, Anita has... read more

Anita Contreras

From Peru

handcrafted ceramics

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Anita is an important representative of the Women's Empowerment badge, in part because her struggle is still ongoing. Forced to marry a man she didn't love, Anita has endured a lifetime of belittling taunts from her husband. Although he mocks her ceramic work, she continues to produce art in hopes that she may one day have the financial stability to leave him. She is a reminder that women's empowerment is not a simple destination but a continuous process.show less

Zandra Lorena Sajbin

From Guatemala

jade jewelry

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From a humbled artist to a respected member of her community, Zandra captures the spirit of the Women's Empowerment badge. After the death of her husband in 2017, Zandra... read more

Zandra Lorena Sajbin

From Guatemala

jade jewelry

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From a humbled artist to a respected member of her community, Zandra captures the spirit of the Women's Empowerment badge. After the death of her husband in 2017, Zandra knew that she would need to provide for her three children. She has made their education her top priority and plans to send each of them to university. She has also welcomed six employees into her workshop, who she proudly supports with fair wages.show less

Diana Dewi

From Indonesia

wood batik home decor

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For years, Diana suffered physical, verbal, and psychological abuse from her husband. He refused to provide any financial support for her or her children for eight years... read more

Diana Dewi

From Indonesia

wood batik home decor

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For years, Diana suffered physical, verbal, and psychological abuse from her husband. He refused to provide any financial support for her or her children for eight years of their marriage. Fearing for her life, Diana fled the house one day with only the clothes she was wearing. To this day, she fights to regain custody of her children in hopes that she can provide them a better life. Of her own pain, she says, "It doesn't matter how big or difficult the challenge is, what matters is how we take care of it, get up, and survive."show less

Seji Taram

From Indonesia

hand-carved sculptures

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Today, Seji is a strong female figure that heads a successful carving workshop. But in the days after her husband died, this future was far from guaranteed. With the... read more

Seji Taram

From Indonesia

hand-carved sculptures

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Today, Seji is a strong female figure that heads a successful carving workshop. But in the days after her husband died, this future was far from guaranteed. With the carving skills she learned from her husband, Seji embraced her new reality with determination and commitment. As a result, she has not only been able to provide for her son, but now employs three other female artisans in her workshop.show less

Alejandra Aceves

From Mexico

handcrafted sterling silver and gemstone jewelry

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Alejandra suffers from debilitating fibromyalgia yet still managed to RUN A MARATHON! While Alejandra experiences extreme pain on a daily basis, she never lets it hold... read more

Alejandra Aceves

From Mexico

handcrafted sterling silver and gemstone jewelry

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Alejandra suffers from debilitating fibromyalgia yet still managed to RUN A MARATHON! While Alejandra experiences extreme pain on a daily basis, she never lets it hold her back. A fervent supporter of female empowerment, Alejandra pays it forward by employing other women, who she pays fair wages so that they can support themselves and their families.show less