Description
Three pigs for a family
The gift of three pigs brings the promise of a better future to vulnerable families. These animals provide more than just a source of nutritious protein — they also offer a pathway to sustainable livelihoods and economic independence. By providing pigs, we equip families with the means to become pig farmers, transforming their lives.
Economic and food opportunity
Pigs provide a rich protein source and allow families to earn an independent income. With their ability to thrive in small spaces, pig farming suits families residing in compact homes or apartments. This gift enables families to start pig farming, allowing them to produce their own food and generate income by selling piglets or pork products.
Breaking the poverty cycle
Our Food Assistance program does more than just provide food. We create economic opportunities in countries that have limited resources. Simple ideas such as gifting pigs stimulate the local economy. Pig recipients raise pigs for themselves and their villages, as well as to support our gift program and food partners.
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Why Support our new Pilot Inititaive
A Mercado Global handbag isn’t just an accessory—it’s a meaningful gift that represents hope and resilience. When you shop on our website you're making the statement that poverty isn't inevitable.
Every purchase helps create a stable economic environment within impoverished communities, which can lead to food security and reduce dependency on aid. It’s an investment in breaking the cycle of poverty through fair trade practices that uplift entire communities.
Each handbag is a unique piece of art, handcrafted by skilled artisans who draw on traditional techniques passed down through generations. This supports cultural preservation while giving artisans a source of pride and financial independence.
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Handbags are ethically crafted, prioritizing fair labor practices and sustainable production. With each purchase, you’re helping prove that we can tackle poverty through sustainable community development.
Buying a Mercado Global handbag provides sustainable income for artisans in marginalized communities, directly helping them support their families. By working part-time, artisans can make up to $8 a day, which is enough to lift themselves out of poverty over the course of a few months of engagement.
By shopping with us, you’re supporting a test initiative designed to demonstrate that we can build a sustainable, closed-loop system between our micro-enterprise programs and an online marketplace. If the test is sucessful we'll be able to scale up our programs.