Uplift Communities

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Featured Artisans

Marisol Monge

From El Salvador

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

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Marisol gives jobs to local people in her workshop to keep up with the demand for her designs. She also is a huge community supporter and gives back in so many ways. She... read more

Marisol Monge

From El Salvador

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

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Marisol gives jobs to local people in her workshop to keep up with the demand for her designs. She also is a huge community supporter and gives back in so many ways. She purposely hires either young people or older people because many companies won't hire them because of their age. Marisol also supports other workshops to sell, and gives them tips and new design ideas.show less

Cesar Gonzalez

From Peru

gemstone sculptures

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Novica sales account for most of Cesar's workshop income. It enables him to provide for his family, educate his children, take care of his health and provide full-time... read more

Cesar Gonzalez

From Peru

gemstone sculptures

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Novica sales account for most of Cesar's workshop income. It enables him to provide for his family, educate his children, take care of his health and provide full-time employment for other artisans. He is very grateful that his business has grown with Novica and for the security it has brought to his life.show less

Celinda Jaco

From Peru

alpaca apparel

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Celinda has a natural entrepreneurial spirit. She attempted many things before finding her own workshop. Dedicated to preserving Peruvian textile traditions, she trains... read more

Celinda Jaco

From Peru

alpaca apparel

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Celinda has a natural entrepreneurial spirit. She attempted many things before finding her own workshop. Dedicated to preserving Peruvian textile traditions, she trains her own workers and informally teaches university students who have an open invitation to visit her workshop and learn about the textile arts. She is an asset to her community.show less

Maldonado Family

From Peru

alpaca and wool weavings

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The steady income that Novica sales bring have enabled the Maldonado Family to expand their workshop. They are now one of the largest workshops in Hualhuas and this has... read more

Maldonado Family

From Peru

alpaca and wool weavings

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The steady income that Novica sales bring have enabled the Maldonado Family to expand their workshop. They are now one of the largest workshops in Hualhuas and this has led to an increase in the income they receive from tourism. In addition to their two full-time employees they are able to give seasonal work to other artisans.show less

Artfio Artisans Association

From Brazil

hand-crocheted home decor

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The ArtFio recently became a NOVICA artisan group. They are working hard with the hope that this opportunity will help them grow as a community of artisans and provide... read more

Artfio Artisans Association

From Brazil

hand-crocheted home decor

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The ArtFio recently became a NOVICA artisan group. They are working hard with the hope that this opportunity will help them grow as a community of artisans and provide more income for their families.show less