Recently we told you about Buy Her Bag, Not Her Body, the Nomi Network’s purses which help sex trafficking survivors rebuild their lives. But it’s not the only program doing this vital work. In a similar vein there is Made by Survivors, an initiative developed by The Emancipation Network.
Through Made by Survivors, former sex slaves are given the skills they need to craft handbags, jewelry, homewares, and other stylish items. The scheme is the brainchild of Sarah Symons and John Berger, a caring American couple who left their careers behind to help women in need. They are currently aligned with 18 different shelters in nine countries, including one in New York.
The website details not only the items available for purchase, but the place the artisan of each product came from. The goods are all very affordable, and 100% of the profits go back to the survivors and the shelters that have helped them rebuild their lives.
We can’t give to every charity that comes along, but if you’re in the market for a new purse, T-shirt, rug, or just about anything else the Made by Survivors website is a great place to look.
