Empower Women

Featured Artisans

Zandra Lorena Sajbin

From Guatemala

jade jewelry

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From a humbled artist to a respected member of her community, Zandra captures the spirit of the Women's Empowerment badge. After the death of her husband in 2017, Zandra... read more

Zandra Lorena Sajbin

From Guatemala

jade jewelry

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From a humbled artist to a respected member of her community, Zandra captures the spirit of the Women's Empowerment badge. After the death of her husband in 2017, Zandra knew that she would need to provide for her three children. She has made their education her top priority and plans to send each of them to university. She has also welcomed six employees into her workshop, who she proudly supports with fair wages.show less

Teresita Gonzalez

From Mexico

traditional handcrafted Mexican alebrijes

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An artist who creates from the heart, Teresita has turned a dangerous illness into a source of strength and positivity. After the birth of her first child, Teresita was... read more

Teresita Gonzalez

From Mexico

traditional handcrafted Mexican alebrijes

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An artist who creates from the heart, Teresita has turned a dangerous illness into a source of strength and positivity. After the birth of her first child, Teresita was diagnosed with cancer. While her medical treatments aided in her recovery, she attributes her survival to laughter and her ability to make art. She infuses each piece with her love of life, her positive attitude, and her appreciation for the time she has been given. She is an inspiration to all cancer survivors, mothers, and women worldwide.show less

Mary Geluda

From Brazil

silver and gemstone jewelry

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Mary is no stranger to life's serious difficulties, but she faces it all with courage. After a 17 hour brain surgery, Mary was forced to confront the painful reality of... read more

Mary Geluda

From Brazil

silver and gemstone jewelry

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Mary is no stranger to life's serious difficulties, but she faces it all with courage. After a 17 hour brain surgery, Mary was forced to confront the painful reality of being a single parent after her husband left her and her children. In the face of these significant challenges, Mary has been able to provide for her family through her art. She is an amazing example of women's empowerment.show less

Mirian Otzin

From Guatemala

handwoven handbags and home decor

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Mirian embodies the Women's Empowerment badge for the strength she has shown in the face of atrocity. As the survivor of a terrible incident of sexual abuse, Mirian... read more

Mirian Otzin

From Guatemala

handwoven handbags and home decor

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Mirian embodies the Women's Empowerment badge for the strength she has shown in the face of atrocity. As the survivor of a terrible incident of sexual abuse, Mirian continues to inspire us with her resilience. As a young girl, she learned the art of hand weaving from her mother and prides herself on preserving this ancient tradition and proudly passing it on to her children.show less

Seji Taram

From Indonesia

hand-carved sculptures

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Today, Seji is a strong female figure that heads a successful carving workshop. But in the days after her husband died, this future was far from guaranteed. With the... read more

Seji Taram

From Indonesia

hand-carved sculptures

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Today, Seji is a strong female figure that heads a successful carving workshop. But in the days after her husband died, this future was far from guaranteed. With the carving skills she learned from her husband, Seji embraced her new reality with determination and commitment. As a result, she has not only been able to provide for her son, but now employs three other female artisans in her workshop.show less