Empower Women

Featured Artisans

Mary Geluda

From Brazil

silver and gemstone jewelry

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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 jewelry

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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

Siranya

From Thailand

sterling silver jewelry with Karen hill tribe fine silver beads

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Sometimes women's empowerment is revealed not on the front lines, but in the quiet, intimate commitments we make to the people we love. Siranya embraces this every day as... read more

Siranya

From Thailand

sterling silver jewelry with Karen hill tribe fine silver beads

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Sometimes women's empowerment is revealed not on the front lines, but in the quiet, intimate commitments we make to the people we love. Siranya embraces this every day as she works hard to provide an education for her two children. While school fees put a financial burden on Siranya and her husband, they are deeply committed to creating a better future for their children.show less

Rituu Agarwal

From India

sterling silver jewelry

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Rituu is a powerful woman who learned the fine jewelry-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 jewelry

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Rituu is a powerful woman who learned the fine jewelry-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

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

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