Breaking the cycle of poverty, one stitch at a time
Our mission is to empower women in Zambia through education and economic opportunity.
With hearts full of excitement, it’s our joy to announce our newest village partnership in Zambia… Chibesula Village.
Many people in the Chongwe area of Zambia have heard about the success of our skills-training program and co-ops in Muchochoma Village over the years.
They’ve witnessed the transformation from a self-proclaimed “beggar village” to now a generous, equipped community of empowered women.
The women of Chibesula Village were determined to join in.
Read MoreWhen we formed this entrepreneur group, we were excited for the strength in unity that would surely come about. And it absolutely has. But one unexpected perk has also arisen, because these women are just that amazing.
Read MoreElina would like to share a message with you about this round of Business Grants:Our amazing entrepreneurs have been through so much over the last couple of years since our first round of Business Grants. Still they persisted. We are thrilled to launch Round 2 of our Business Grants to help these women take their businesses to the next level to impact their communities.
Read More"Unprecedented." How many times have you heard that word over the last 2 years?
We've heard it over and over again in an effort to make sense of these trying times. And I could use it here to describe this past year that started off with a tragic loss in our CiH family, a third wave, and challenging economic decline.
But what if we flip this word around?
Unprecedented: never before known or experienced
2021 was a year of unprecedented HOPE.
Read MoreWe’ve been keeping a little secret over here these past few months!
Read MoreTHIS is why we are holding Food Distributions, when we aren't an aid organization.
THIS is why we've been changing up our plans for this year.
THIS is why we need to care. Food insecurity is a real problem, and it doesn't look like it's getting better anytime soon.
Thanks to you, we’ve been able to partner with our ladies in Zambia to provide much-needed food assistance to 195 people and counting.
Read MoreOur women and their families are hungry. Add on power cuts and dry season and they’re also struggling to find clean water in their own communities. Times are harder than I have ever seen there in the 10 years I’ve been going to or living in Zambia. And when those suffering are our dear friends, sisters, and staff, it’s just awful.
Read MoreFor the last 8 years we have been bringing Zambian women through our doors to be empowered through life-skills education and economic opportunity. Over 300 women have made that journey with us, thanks to YOU!
While there’s a time for bringing in, there’s also a time for sending out. And after much, much thought, prayer and consultation, we believe that time is now.
Read MoreToday is the She Is Priceless Global Giving Day hosted by Mercy House Global. We’re hoping to raise $7,500 so that we can rebuild our Chikondi Community Center in Muchochoma Village that was recently destroyed by a crazy storm. This facility will host dozens and dozens of women for their skills-training program, teaching them everything they need to know to become seamstresses and entrepreneurs in their rural communities. Basically, it’s a life-changing opportunity. And the building is where it all starts.
Read MoreNow’s our chance to be the encouragers. Would you be willing to pass along words that have helped you in your struggles in the past (or present)? Would you be willing to write a letter to a Zambian woman to let her know that she is seen, known, and loved?
Read MoreToday is our 8th birthday! This time each year brings about a period of reflection, of where we’ve been, what we’ve gone through, what we’ve accomplished.
But this year when I think back over the years I’m not thinking about the “where” or the “what” but rather the “who.”
Typically a New Year’s Resolution includes a new goal, a bigger, better self. Ours is a little different this year…
Read MoreI write this letter to you with my heart racing, stomach in knots, and tears welled up in my eyes. A letter I never wanted to write.
Read MoreElina is coming back to America this October! Want to hear her inspiring story of HOPE? Read on to find out how you can host this amazing lady…
Read MoreReady for a BIG announcement?!?
I'm the worst secret keeper out there, but somehow I've kept this one for over a year now. And I'm excited to share it with you now that I'm able to do so!
Read MoreYes, you read that correctly! We are launching our FOURTH location on August 2nd!!
Read MoreWe are so excited to announce that starting with our first Limited Release on June 12, our handmade products will be sold in small batches.
Read MoreWe're excited to pull that gown out of the back of the closet, dust it off, and get swanky for a night.
But more than that, we're excited to welcome our Zambia Director to the US for the VERY FIRST TIME in her life!! Elina, one of our very first students turned #girlboss extraordinaire, was approved for a Visitor Visa from the U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, and will get to see what America is all about.
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