Fair Trade
Marketplace: For home goods, specialty items, gifts, and more, start your shopping with the Marketplace of Together Women Rise. You support the hard work of artisans from around the world, and a portion of your purchase is returned to further the work of Together Women Rise. See the full list here. If you are a vendor and are interested in participating, review our Cause Marketing Guidelines and submit a proposal here.
Darzah is a collection of fair trade, Palestinian embroidered products, hand-stitched by talented women artisans in the West Bank. Their mission is to create economic opportunities for refugee and low-income women artisans and to connect women around the world through the story of tatreez embroidery. Artisans in the Jenin region collaborate with a highly skilled shoe manufacturer in Nablus to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind shoes that are 100% made in the West Bank. Together Women Rise receives 10% of the purchase price of all sales by selecting Together Women Rise as how you heard about Darzah.org when you checkout.
Books
Fiction
The River and the Source by Margaret A. Ogola (1994)
Summary: This novel traces the lives of four generations of Kenyan women, beginning with Akoko, a matriarch in a traditional Luo society. The story explores the effects of colonialism, education, and modernity on women’s lives.
Relevance: It provides a detailed understanding of how Kenyan women have navigated shifting cultural and societal expectations, highlighting resilience, empowerment, and the role of tradition in shaping identity.
Tracking the Scent of My Mother by Muthoni Garland (2004)
Summary: This novella follows a young girl as she searches for her mother in a harsh, poverty-stricken environment, illustrating the challenges faced by women and girls in rural Kenya.
Relevance: A deeply personal story, it highlights the vulnerabilities of girls in marginalized communities, particularly their reliance on familial bonds amidst societal neglect.
Non-Fiction
Kenya’s Running Women: A History by Michelle M. Sikes (2021)
Summary: This book traces the history of Kenyan women in running, focusing on their struggles for recognition in a male-dominated field.
Relevance: Demonstrates how sports can serve as a platform for Kenyan women to challenge societal norms and gain independence.
I Am a Girl from Africa by Elizabeth Nyamayaro (2021)
Summary: A memoir by the UN Women goodwill ambassador, detailing her efforts to advance gender equity across Africa, including Kenya.
Relevance: Highlights the role of women’s leadership in driving societal change and promoting education and rights for girls.
Films
For the Good’s Executive Director, Dr. Kayce Anderson spoke at TEDx Vail. View her video here.
See some of the impact of For the Good’s various programs in this video.
