Empower Women

Entire communities prosper when women succeed.

Featured Artisans

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

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... 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

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

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

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