Empower Women

Featured Artisans

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

Teresita Gonzalez

From Mexico

traditional handcrafted Mexican alebrijes

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An artist who creates from the heart, Teresita has turned a dangerous illness into a source of strength and positivity. After the birth of her first child, Teresita was... read more

Teresita Gonzalez

From Mexico

traditional handcrafted Mexican alebrijes

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An artist who creates from the heart, Teresita has turned a dangerous illness into a source of strength and positivity. After the birth of her first child, Teresita was diagnosed with cancer. While her medical treatments aided in her recovery, she attributes her survival to laughter and her ability to make art. She infuses each piece with her love of life, her positive attitude, and her appreciation for the time she has been given. She is an inspiration to all cancer survivors, mothers, and women worldwide.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

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

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