b'Alleviating Poverty through Living Wagesand Job Skills TrainingWorldCrafts works with artisans in the US and throughout the world to provide sustainable, living incomes and the offer of eternal hope to artisans, their families, and communities.CWJC OF MADISON COUNTY, ALABAMAChristian Womens Job Corps of Madison County, Alabama, provides intensive courses that include Bible study and computer classes completely free of charge. Each student is assigned a mentor, and each mentor is committed to aJOY EARRINGS one-on-one relationship to help build the students self-esteem, self-confidence,Rectangular leather and skills essential to success in life and work. Through this partnership withearrings with gold paint accent. WorldCrafts, the women are able to earn an income. Measures 2.25-by-0.5 inches.CONNEXIONSIn cities such as Kolkata (Calcutta), India, many women live in traditional patriarchal communities and are not allowed to work outside their homes. ConneXions offers these women the opportunity to collect the raw materials for their quilts and scarves and take them home to produce. This opportunity to work from home and earn a living wage opens the door to economic empowerment for the artisans. With the income received through their employment with ConneXions, the artisans are able to increase the educational opportunities for their children (especially their daughters), as well as help their families survive setbacks, particularly when illness or unemployment strikes.FREEDOM THROWThe pick-stitched quilting, soft recycled cotton sari fabric, and warm colors of this throw add a classic touch to a bed or favorite comfy chair. Measures 34-by-77 inches. Each throw is unique and colors vary.HOPE-FULL MUGThis hand-painted ceramic mug, with a design inspired by the Star of David, is made by women in Turkey. Measures 4 inches tall with a 4.5-inch diameter.ANADOULEAnadoule in Turkey is grateful for the opportunity to offer its handmade items for sale in the United States. This groups vision is to help more people within its community as it provides artisans the opportunity to share Gods wisdom and loveas well as knowledge of ceramic artsfrom one generation to the next. Its partnership with WorldCrafts also provides artisans with incomes that enable them to feed and educate their children.WMU Catalog 202122 wmustore.com35'