I was reading back over the last year or so of my life I’ve recorded on here and came across this post. It’s a little tender to admit that it brought a mist to my eyes. The road traveled since has been the stuff of mountain tops and canyon bottoms, sunshine naps and drowning rain. I had lunch…
Empowerment is one of the chief driving forces of One Thread Outfitters. We don’t believe in charity or handouts, but we hold fast to the ideal of walking with others until they are able to run. All resources that we provide to our countries of involvement are purchased from their economy, is distributed by our local partners, we are constantly seeking ways to help development from within. Which is why our partnership with the “Smithereens” women of San Jose de Cusmapa is so dear to our mission and purpose.
What began as a supplement to their daily education has become a full flourished way these young women not only provide for their families, but also employ jobless single mothers and clean up their community. With an old donated tumbler and drill bits and a wealth of creativity, these women design and handcraft each piece of jewelry from the trash that litters their streets.
No one piece is alike and each bears the dreams and hopes of woman seeing to better herself and others. Its the very essence of what One Thread Outfitters is all about, turning the wants of some into the needs of others.
For each piece purchased from the GATHERED:Nicaragua collection, the women of Cusmapa are empowered to empower others. As GATHERED grows with other handmade accessories from our countries of involvement, the model will remain the same; you receive handcrafted, one of a kind pieces and they receive the chance at a brighter tomorrow. Browse the GATHERED collection and join the fight for enough today!
