Why you'll love it: This bright kimono fits loosely around a fun summer skirt or jeans. 

How it's made: Handsewn out of cotton. 

Made for you by: Girls/women (ages 17-21) from the Indian Perna Community in Dharampura who are at high risk for prostitution. An alternate livelihood, the women receive paid vocational training at fair wages. The more items sold, the more items they can produce which spurs a greater impact not only on their lives but also on their families.

Your purchase supports: Skills training for women in India.

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Why you'll love it: This fun headband fits comfortably while making a subtle statement to brighten any outfit. 

How it's made: Handsewn out of cotton. 

Made for you by: Girls/women (ages 17-21) from the Indian Perna Community in Dharampura who are at high risk for prostitution. An alternate livelihood, the women receive paid vocational training at fair wages. The more items sold, the more items they can produce which spurs a greater impact not only on their lives but also on their families.

Your purchase supports: Skills training for women in India.

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Why you'll love it: This fun summery necklace features a eye-catching design that brightens a t-shirt or dress.

Made of: The women collected paper to create the single bead which was varnished and attached to a metal chain and finished with a metal pendant and tassel. 

Made for you by: A group of women living in Busembatia, a rural village in Eastern Uganda, all part of the WIL-Uganda crafts program.

Your purchase supports: The crafts program teaches the women and girls skills that they are able to use for further craft business opportunities. By selling their crafts, the women their own income helping them to sustain themselves and their families. The women in the program also have an opportunity to participate in other programs of WIL including the Rights & Advocacy and Sexual Reproductive Health & Rights program; Leadership, Career Guidance, and Business Skills programs; and Literacy programs.

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Why you'll love it: These fun rings can be worn individually or stacked. Comes as a set of 5. 

How it's made: Hand forged with copper using metal working tools.

Made for you by: Young women living in the Ng’ombe Compound in Lusaka, Zambia.

Your purchase supports: Skills training and facilitation through premises and provision of tools, marketing, and management. The impact is significant for all of the women. Those who are producing and selling well are supporting numerous family members, even though they are young and single. The income enables some of the women to go to school, helps them pay their sibling’s school fees, puts food on the table, and pays rent. 

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