It’s true what people say. Recovery from a disaster can take decades. Haiti is one example. Six years on from their devastating tragedy, in January 2009, and the country continues to battle to find full recovery. More than half the population lives below the poverty line and jobs are scarce. Yet fair trade is having impact. Creative Haitian artisans have found a way. To take used metal drums and recycle them into beautiful works of art. For many artisans with Comite Artisanal Haitien, the money they earn making these crafts is their sole income.
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....
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...
Malawi: Looking up and forward
Malawi is a country working hard to lift its people out of its challenging history. Since gaining independence nearly sixty years...
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...
