Description
Providing school supplies to impoverished children is an investment in their education, well-being, and future. It helps overcome barriers to learning, and empowers children to break free from the cycle of poverty.
Equipping children for success
In disadvantaged communities, many children lack basic school supplies, hindering their ability to engage in their studies fully. Items such as notebooks, pencils, erasers, and rulers may seem small, but they profoundly impact a child’s educational journey. With these supplies, children can take notes, complete assignments, and actively participate in classroom activities.
Empowering learning
When children have access to school supplies, it goes beyond practicality; it instills a sense of empowerment and confidence. With their own set of supplies, children feel a sense of ownership over their education, fostering a positive attitude toward learning. It enables them to express their creativity, organize their thoughts, and develop important skills.
Investing in a child’s future
Education is a crucial pathway out of poverty, and your support helps level the playing field for our vulnerable children. Access to essential supplies allows these kids to fully participate in their education, regardless of their socio-economic background. In this way, your gift provides immediate help and opens doors to future opportunities and success.
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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.
Flora Petite Crossbody in Turf Moss
Flora Petite Clutch in Lavender Maple
Mini Lily Wristlet in Cream Soda
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.