Poverty is so high in Bangladesh that many women turn to the sex trade to live. But this soap is made by sex slavery survivors. These 100% natural soaps are hand-crafted by women in the red-light district of Bangladesh. These women have made a clean break from their previous lifestyle in the sex trade and have chosen soap making as an alternative source of income. This allows these women to provide for themselves in a way that brings them pride and respect. These soaps are packaged with love and marked with a thumbprint by the courageous and inspirational women that make them!

  This Terra Cotta candle holder is handmade by Bangladeshi artisans and inscribed with the story of the master potter. Inscribed on this candle holder, the potter Dipali Rani Paul, who lives in Paul Para village in rural Bangladesh, writes: "I am Dipali Rani Paul. My father is the late Sachindra Chandra Paul. From my childhood I was inspired by seeing my father’s
devotion to his work with terracotta. I am dedicated to keeping up my father’s reputation. Today on his blessing I live on making terracotta goods. The trade keeps us still alive." 

  This organization assists artisans and helps them attain self-sufficiency.
Their goals are to create fair income-generating opportunities for deprived artisan families, to make the families self-reliant through their earning, to address gender issues and encourage women's leadership! Purchase this terra cotta handle holder today, and be reminded of the potter's story of hope!

This adorable 'Recycle' shoulder bag doubles perfectly as a shopping bag! Handcrafted in Bangladesh by women artisans, this bag is created out of Jute/Hemp.
 Jeneva is on the artisans who works on these bags. She made only $30.00 a month, which could not support her family. She started making bags to sell and this has now enabled her to provide for her family and have a positive influence on the women around her. 
  In Bangladesh, women are sometimes viewed as a burden, but Jeneva is changing that! She now works for a fair wage and provides for her family. She has also bought a calf, chickens and cultivates her own land.    
  Jeneva's story is one of hope. It is a story about a woman rising above the negative expectations placed on her to become a world changer instead! Your purchase of this 'Recycle' bag can help change a woman's life!