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Empowering Haiti's Artisan Culture to Improve Community Wellbeing

ABN:Artisan-1 Haiti is often considered the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere. Haitian artisans live in a country where the political climate and hardships imposed by economic embargos and sanctions in the 1990's have contributed to poverty and accelerated environmental degradation. Health care and education are unobtainable dreams for the impoverished 75-80% majority. The average income is $55. per month. Only 40% of the population has access to potable drinking water and 25% have access to sanitary sewage systems. Infant mortality is over 7%, malnutrition is a common ailment, and almost half of the population is illiterate.

Despite this adversity there is hope. The Artisan Business Network (ABN) empowers Haitians with entrepreneurial tools, design input, and market access. The ABN is making essential improvements the earnings or artisans, helping them to provide for their families and community wellbeing through commerce based in Haiti's profound artisanal culture.


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Most of us can use a little more Love, Hope, Peace and Joy in our lives. These ornaments, handcrafted from upcycled steel drums, serve as reminders that help us to focus our thoughts on the positive qualities that make life beautiful. They can be hung inside or outside, year round, or for special occasions; it is all up to your imagination. In addition to helping economically-disadvantaged artisans, they can also inspire great conversations with friends and families.

The art of making metal crafts from recycled metal drums began about 50 years ago in Haiti, when a blacksmith used discarded metal drums to make crosses for the cemetery. Today, the artisans in the village of Croix de Bouquets in Haiti are engaged in transforming used metal drums into beautiful pieces of art.

      • Each ornament is approximately 4" in diameter.

      Handmade in Haiti and Fair Trade imported.


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