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
Tuniyaton
Bali and Java
leather handbags and accessories
Tuniyaton has struggled over the years and slowly built her leather workshop. After many setbacks along the way, she is now well established and both children help her. In addition, she offers work to others who assist her in crafting her handbag designs.
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Tuniyaton has struggled over the years and slowly built her leather workshop. After many setbacks... read more
Neide Ambrosio
Brazil
handbags and accessories made from soda can tops
Neide originally worked alone in collecting soda pop-tops from the beach and selling her work. Today she has other people working with her and, during her first year with Novica, her sales increased almost tenfold.
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Neide originally worked alone in collecting soda pop-tops from the beach and selling her work. Today... 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 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
Catherine Offei Kwapong
West Africa
handcrafted African beaded jewelry
Catherine is an impactful member of her community and is constantly giving back. She supports mothers and children but covering their education fees children in her community can empower themselves through further education and knowledge.
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Catherine is an impactful member of her community and is constantly giving back. She supports... read more