Overcome Adversity

Honoring resilience in the face of pain and grief.

Featured Artisans

Faustino Maldonado (Maldonado Family)

From Peru

alpaca and wool weavings

The family elder, Faustino struggles to manage his diabetes. He follows a special diet and undergoes ongoing treatment. However, he brings his weaving expertise to the... read more

Faustino Maldonado (Maldonado Family)

From Peru

alpaca and wool weavings

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The family elder, Faustino struggles to manage his diabetes. He follows a special diet and undergoes ongoing treatment. However, he brings his weaving expertise to the family workshop he founded as a young man.show less

Abel Rios

From Peru

tooled leather furniture and decor accents

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While waiting for a bus, Abel was hit by a car. In Lima this is an all too common occurrence, and many do not survive. Abel was confined to a wheelchair for a year and... read more

Abel Rios

From Peru

tooled leather furniture and decor accents

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While waiting for a bus, Abel was hit by a car. In Lima this is an all too common occurrence, and many do not survive. Abel was confined to a wheelchair for a year and relied on his son to deliver his products to Novica during that time. Today he is recovering his mobility.show less

Marisol Monge

From Guatemala

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

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When Marisol became a single mother, she found herself overwhelmed with bills and not enough income to support herself and her daughter. At one point she became close to... read more

Marisol Monge

From Guatemala

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

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When Marisol became a single mother, she found herself overwhelmed with bills and not enough income to support herself and her daughter. At one point she became close to losing her car and her house, leaving her and her daughter homeless. Marisol managed to work extremely hard to overcome this challenge for her little girl. Her determination and love for her daughter got her through the tough times and now she proudly provides for both of them.show less

Bakti Senang Hati Foundation

From Indonesia

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The Bakti Senang Hati Foundation assists persons with disabilities. Living with a disability can be more difficult in Bali than in other places. Bali's Hindu culture... read more

Bakti Senang Hati Foundation

From Indonesia

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The Bakti Senang Hati Foundation assists persons with disabilities. Living with a disability can be more difficult in Bali than in other places. Bali's Hindu culture carries with it the additional stigma of karma. To be disabled is the physical manifestation of bad karma. Traditionally, the disabled were hidden away and isolation was added to their burden. Attitudes are slowly changing and programs such as the Bakti Senang Hati Foundation teach self-confidence as well as the practical skills that will enable their members to become self-supporting.show less

Nestor Yana

From Peru

alpaca apparel and throws

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Nestor was recently diagnosed with a calcaneal bone spur, a condition is often brought about by repetitive motion. He has been forced to modify his daily routine... read more

Nestor Yana

From Peru

alpaca apparel and throws

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Nestor was recently diagnosed with a calcaneal bone spur, a condition is often brought about by repetitive motion. He has been forced to modify his daily routine, however, he continues to design and craft fine alpaca apparel in his workshop.show less