Empower Women

Featured Artisans

Marisol Monge

From El Salvador

handbags, leather accessories, hand-painted wood crafts and ceramics

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As a single mother who struggled to pay her bills, Marisol was once on the verge of homelessness with her young daughter. Today, she supports her daughter's education... read more

Marisol Monge

From El Salvador

handbags, leather accessories, hand-painted wood crafts and ceramics

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As a single mother who struggled to pay her bills, Marisol was once on the verge of homelessness with her young daughter. Today, she supports her daughter's education, gives back to her community, and employs 16 people, many of whom might struggle to find jobs elsewhere.show less

Mary Geluda

From Brazil

silver and gemstone jewellery

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Mary is no stranger to life's serious difficulties, but she faces it all with courage. After a 17 hour brain surgery, Mary was forced to confront the painful reality of... read more

Mary Geluda

From Brazil

silver and gemstone jewellery

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Mary is no stranger to life's serious difficulties, but she faces it all with courage. After a 17 hour brain surgery, Mary was forced to confront the painful reality of being a single parent after her husband left her and her children. In the face of these significant challenges, Mary has been able to provide for her family through her art. She is an amazing example of women's empowerment.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

Mirian Otzin

From Guatemala

handwoven handbags and home decor

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Mirian embodies the Women's Empowerment badge for the strength she has shown in the face of atrocity. As the survivor of a terrible incident of sexual abuse, Mirian... read more

Mirian Otzin

From Guatemala

handwoven handbags and home decor

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Mirian embodies the Women's Empowerment badge for the strength she has shown in the face of atrocity. As the survivor of a terrible incident of sexual abuse, Mirian continues to inspire us with her resilience. As a young girl, she learned the art of hand weaving from her mother and prides herself on preserving this ancient tradition and proudly passing it on to her children.show less

Rituu Agarwal

From India

sterling silver jewellery

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Rituu is a powerful woman who learned the fine jewellery-making traditions of her husband's family and turned them into a thriving workshop. In spite of the crippling... read more

Rituu Agarwal

From India

sterling silver jewellery

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Rituu is a powerful woman who learned the fine jewellery-making traditions of her husband's family and turned them into a thriving workshop. In spite of the crippling effects of osteoporosis and other bone ailments, Rituu works through her pain and shares her knowledge with others. Through the great success of her business, she has been able to hire a number of other artisans, most of whom are women.show less