Beyond The Plate | Ep. 20 - Threads of Hope: Humble Bags Empower Women
About the episode:
The latest Beyond the Plate episode features Ruth Alvarez-DeGolia, Founder & Executive Director of Mercado Global.
In this episode, you'll hear how Mercado Global is helping women artisans in Guatemala break the cycle of poverty—one handcrafted bag at a time. Ruth shares how access to opportunity (not charity) is transforming lives and creating lasting change for families and communities.
“Poverty isn't ended with handouts, but with opportunities. That's what these bags represent.” — Ruth Alvarez-DeGolia
Why it matters:
- Highlights the real impact of FFTP’s partnership with Mercado Global
- Showcases women’s economic empowerment as part of our mission
- Shares moving stories of transformation from the artisans themselves
Ruth previously visited our Coconut Creek headquarters in 2019 to showcase a range of handcrafted handbags, cosmetic bags, totes, and home décor items made by these talented women.
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