The first time we received a big order from Fair TradeFridayin Zambia, over 60 women cheered, screamed, danced, rejoiced. Because to them, its not just some extra money in their pockets to feed their kids or pay school fees.
Its empowerment, its someone who says I believe in you. I am with you. It gives the message to these ladies, overlooked and oppressed by society, that they are worthy. That they have something beautiful to offer the world, a skill and a story that can inspire women thousands of miles away.
