Producer Stories
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 consciousness, other...
Zimbabwe grannies knitting hope
When Dorcas, of Zimbabwe, lost her job as a housemaid, she felt desperate. She had been forced to retire from the...
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 start the...
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 stream of...
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 stages of...
Help for a Silent World
Lei Mei was 25 when she suddenly lost her hearing. It was a devastating blow. She knew that being deaf would mean...
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 the gap...
'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 in Syria, prior...
Refugee fathers rebuild in Kenya
“I can now afford to educate my son who is physically challenged. By buying my products you have changed my life,...
