Many woodworkers in Bethlehem have seen their businesses suffer as violence and unrest plague the Middle Eastern region. The trade that once came from steady streams of tourists has been dramatically reduced. By purchasing these carved olive wood products, you are helping keep craftspeople and their families from unemployment and poverty during a time of social and political unrest.

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Benin: New hope for the vulnerable and isolated

Benin, West Africa, is a land rich in natural beauty, but it is sadly also one of the world’s poorest nations....

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Guinea: Building infrastructure and skills

Since governmental structures in Guinea finally stabilised about fifteen years ago, the country’s economy has gradually improved. However, refugees fleeing civil...

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Cameroon: Empowering and rebuilding

Crossroads’ partner for this shipment originally began their work in a busy market town, aiming to provide support for widows, a...

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