The steady income that Novica sales bring have enabled the Maldonado Family to expand their workshop. They are now one of the largest workshops in Hualhuas and this has led to an increase in the income they receive from tourism. In addition to their two full-time employees they are able to give seasonal work to other artisans.
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The steady income that Novica sales bring have enabled the Maldonado Family to expand their... read more
Novica sales provide Seji Taram, a widow, with a steady income that has enabled her to grow her business. She is able to support not only her son but she is also able to provide steady wages to her workers, enabling them to support themselves and their families.
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Novica sales provide Seji Taram, a widow, with a steady income that has enabled her to grow her... read more
Abel Rios
Andes
tooled leather furniture and decor accents
Abel no longer shares the rented patio with his chickens - the site of his first workshop. Today, the Rios family has bought that house and built a four story workshop on the adjacent land. They provide work for other artisans who help meet the international demand for their handcrafted colonial furniture and tooled leather work.
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Abel no longer shares the rented patio with his chickens - the site of his first workshop. Today... read more
Marisol Monge
Central America
handbags, leather accessories, hand-painted wood crafts and ceramics
Marisol gives jobs to local people in her workshop to keep up with the demand for her designs. She also is a huge community supporter and gives back in so many ways. She purposely hires either young people or older people because many companies won't hire them because of their age. Marisol also supports other workshops to sell, and gives them tips and new design ideas.
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Marisol gives jobs to local people in her workshop to keep up with the demand for her designs. She... read more
Novica sales support Marcos' family and the families of his workers. They provide a steady income enabling him to maintain his workshop and provide jobs for others in his community.
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Novica sales support Marcos' family and the families of his workers. They provide a steady income... read more
Oscar suffered from depression and worry about not being able to support his family. He would walk the streets, going door to door to try to sell his products. His income has increased more than three times since joining Novica and he is now able to rely on the sales of his products to pay for household essentials and to support his daughters' educations.
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Oscar suffered from depression and worry about not being able to support his family. He would walk... read more
Through NOVICA sales, George has been able to pay for his children's education and watch them grow up to become successful in their careers. Although he no longer needs to support his children, he still provides for his granddaughter and his wife. Every order makes an impact on Georges' life because it helps him care for his sweetheart as she recovers from her stroke.
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Through NOVICA sales, George has been able to pay for his children's education and watch them grow... read more