Empower Women

Featured Artisans

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

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

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

Chinni Swamy

From India

applique and patchwork bags, quilts and decor accents

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A true advocate for human rights and gender equality, Chinni has transformed thousands of lives and uplifted her community. With her fair trade workshop, which she began... read more

Chinni Swamy

From India

applique and patchwork bags, quilts and decor accents

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A true advocate for human rights and gender equality, Chinni has transformed thousands of lives and uplifted her community. With her fair trade workshop, which she began "with the sole aim of empowering women in the area," Chinni has helped over 50 women develop the skills they need to earn a sustainable income. Always ambitious to do more, Chinni also runs a local school that provides free education, books, uniforms and daily meals to over 500 students in India.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