I have to say, I think this is huge. I’m a firm believer in if you give a man a fish, you have fed him today, if you teach him how to fish, you have fed him for a lifetime.
We all know that Haiti is struggling so hard still. Aid has not come through that was promised, I know the US promised a lot of money that hasn’t been given yet. People are still living in camps under horrible conditions and the government is trying to force them out of these camps, leaving them really, no place to go.
Through the sale of Heart of Haiti products, artisans are able to earn life-changing income for themselves, their families, and their communities. The initiative is enabling artisans to repair homes, pay school fees, and feed and clothe their families. The income also allows them to have access to better nutrition, improved education and healthcare.
I think this is the key to helping any struggling country, community, person, period. Teach them how, give them the chance to do it on their own. There are many talented people in Haiti, they need the opportunity to rebuild, regrow, and have something to be proud of.
The Heart of Haiti pendent is available for $10.
Have heart. Made of metal from recycled drums, this handcrafted pendant embodies the unparalleled creativity of Haiti’s master artisans. Cool textured detail creates a look of rustic beauty. With faux suede cord.
There’s a cross of the crossroad pendent for the same price that I am going to order for myself.
The Heart of Haiti collection has already led to employment of 350 artists in Haiti and has provided some financial benefits for an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 people in the country. How awesome is that? See, they can do it on their own if they are given the opportunity and resources they need to do it. I don’t think the Haitian people want handouts, I think they are just as proud as any other people of the world. They can’t do it if we don’t help them get started.
Trade, not aid. Give them something to build on, to continue to take care of themselves for their lifetime and those to come.
To help support these artisans, check out the Heart of Haiti collection at Macy’s! I think these would make awesome holiday presents and you’d be helping people who need it…badly.
I am writing this post to spread the word about Heart of Haiti through a Mom Bloggers Club member program and I will receive a Heart of Haiti pendant as a thank you. Without the pendent, I still would have blogged, I think this is so important!
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