Gina Munsey
Do you want to help free women from the sex trade? You can, simply by purchasing beautiful handmade jewelry from SHE (Self Help and Empowerment). Based in Phuket, Thailand, the non-profit organization gives women an opportunity to earn a living and create a new future.
The lovely pieces, handmade by women employed in the jewelry program, feature the following:
- freshwater pearls
- glass seed beads
- Swarovski crystals
- shell pieces
- agate spheres
Proceeds from jewelry sales create more job opportunities, allowing more women a chance to escape the slavery of the brothels. Kae, who used to work as a prostitute, shares about her experience.
“I do not like working at the bar [brothel]. Many, many men, I don’t like that. Sharon and Mark go talk about making jewelry and ask me if I want to work with them. First, I say I have to think about jewelry. I work more and more at bar. I be tired. I want to stop. The bar no good. I left bar for one month, have no job no money. Then I think I have Sharon. I call Sharon and tell her I want to work with her. Then I come to work at SHE.”
Help free women like Kae. Purchase a necklace or pair of earrings, and know that you have made a difference. Your order will be shipped from Thailand in a fun envelope and includes a handmade paper card and a small satin bag. Note: Prices in the online store are listed in in £; view current conversion rates here.
Image is the author’s own, and shows earrings purchased from SHE.
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