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.
Handmade by Friendship Bridge provides skills, learning experiences, education, and technical assistance to empower women artisan entrepreneurs of Friendship Bridge to reach their potential to sell their handmade products independently in local, national, and international markets. All Handmade by Friendship Bridge products, including handbags, jewelry, scarves, home decor, and ornaments are made in accordance with Fair Trade guidelines. Enter Together21 as the coupon code (on the “Discount Code” box) at check-out to receive a 10% discount, and to have Together Women Rise receive 10% of the purchase price from sales. Books and sale items are excluded. Visit Handmade by Friendship Bridge here. (Note: Friendship Bridge is a former Together Women Rise grantee.)
Books
Non-Fiction
Pendo’s Power: Empowering children about body safety and the power of their voices!
By Lydia Matioli, Ian Njuguna (Illustrator), Meera Seshadri (Editor)
Pendo’s Power is a children’s book that empowers children to protect themselves and their friends! Geared toward children ages 4-10, Pendo’s Power teaches age-appropriate concepts about consent, body safety, and the power of their voice! Pendo’s Power is a children’s book that empowers children to protect themselves and their friends! Geared toward children ages 4-10, Pendo’s Power teaches age-appropriate concepts about consent, body safety, and the power of their voice! Pendo’s Power was written by Lydia Matioli, a survivor of childhood sexual assault, survivor-advocate, and Program & Partnerships Director at Freely in Hope. Through the launch of Pendo’s Power, Lydia hopes that children around the world will discover the power of their voices and utilize it to call out sexual abuse and build a safer world for generations to come.
Women Like Me: Strong Women in Kenya
By Julie Fairhurst
This book was written by 21 women from Kenya. These women are living hard lives, lacking food, water, and housing. Many of them have never attended school. Almost all are widows.
When you buy this book, you’re supporting the woman who wrote it. The money goes to them to assist with food and everyday necessities. These powerful women from Kenya have taken control of their stories by sharing their experiences.
The majority of these women have lost their husbands. They lack employment, nourishment, funds, and other necessities of daily life. These women must struggle every day to provide for their youngsters. Without shoes, a school uniform, and school fees, their children are unable to attend school. However, despite their difficult lives, they continue to persevere. Their stories are about their lives living in Kenya. They are Women Like Me!
Also:
Women Like Me: Kenyan Mothers Speak
Women Like Me: Kenyan Women Share Their Strength, Wisdom & Love
Watch Maryanne’s story on Freely in Hope’s YouTube channel
