Description
Some families and communities may have access to water only from a source that is not suitable for human consumption. Your contribution will allow us to provide treated water to families and communities through the distribution and installation of water purification units.
Improved health
Access to treated water reduces the risk of waterborne diseases such as diarrhea, cholera, and typhoid fever. By removing contaminants and pathogens from the water supply, the purification system can significantly improve the health and well-being of villagers, particularly children.
Enhanced economic productivity
Healthier individuals are better able to engage in productive activities such as agriculture, livestock rearing, and entrepreneurship. By reducing the time and energy spent on seeking medical care or recovering from illnesses, community members can focus on income-generating opportunities, leading to improved economic productivity and overall livelihoods.
Empowerment and social development
Access to treated water is fundamental for community development and empowerment, particularly for women and girls who often bear the primary responsibility for water collection and household chores. With a reliable water purification system in place, villagers, especially women and children, can spend more time on education, skill-building activities, and community participation, leading to enhanced social development and gender equality.
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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.