Dream weavers: Bountiful baskets and trays that look good while doing good
Mar 15 | By | Comments03:17 PM CST on Friday, March 12, 2010
By CARLA JORDAN / Special Contributor to The Dallas Morning News
Helping people one basket at a time is a trend emerging into the design spotlight.
When we support the labor of weavers working individually or in small cooperatives in war-torn or underdeveloped countries, families and even entire communities can benefit. The income from these products offers hope of financial security that the people may not receive from government relief aid alone.
Update from Women of Hope Project
Mar 12 | By | CommentsWe received a wonderful email this past week from Sharon D. Jacko, president of the Women of Hope Project. Here is a brief excerpt:
“When you think of a woman from Afghanistan, what is your image? Hidden by a burqa? Beaten by her husband? Hopelessness? Poverty? While this certainly is the case for many women in Afghanistan, there is another truth that is often invisible to us. Afghan women have cause to celebrate International Women’s Day, and they do so with courage and conviction amid the ongoing work of securing their human rights.”
Meet the Activist: Amber Chand
Mar 08 | By | CommentsClick here to read the recent interview of Women’s Peace Collection founder Amber Chand on blog.globalsister.org.
