Global Handicrafts
Bethlehem Unemployment: Little Like a Christmas Card
For many in the west, the very word ‘Bethlehem’ brings images of a silent, holy night where all is...
Mongolian craftsman gets a head start from Handicrafts
Mongolia is a pocket of the world easily forgotten. It’s rarely in the news. It’s not generally in our...
Zimbabwe grannies knitting hope
When Dorcas, of Zimbabwe, lost her job as a housemaid, she felt desperate. She had been forced to retire...
Sunbula: Creating jobs in Palestine
It’s 4 AM in Surif, Palestine and although it’s still dark outside, Zeina is getting out of bed to...
Holy Land Handicrafts – Fair Trade saving lives
The city of Bethlehem has attracted tourists seeking peace and meaning for centuries, and for local Bethlehem residents, this...
Green the gap: Upscaling in India
The Yamuna river, in Northern India, battles pollution on a tragic scale. Although its waters are clear in the early...
Help for a Silent World
Lei Mei was 25 when she suddenly lost her hearing. It was a devastating blow. She knew that being...
A fair deal for Chile’s Artisans
“Chile is losing its artisan culture,” says Alvador, a 58-year-old copper craftsman who makes beautiful jewellery stamped with traditional designs. Thanks to...
‘A Hand-Made Future’: Embroidery puts refugee children in school
As refugee families battle for survival with the ongoing conflict in Syria, education is one of the greatest casualties. While living...
