Description
In many regions of Latin America and the Caribbean, the overreliance on firewood for cooking has resulted in widespread environmental degradation.
Safe and efficient cooking
A two-burner propane stove offers a clean and sustainable cooking solution that reduces indoor air pollution and preserves precious trees from being cut down for firewood. This practical and eco-friendly solution empowers families to cook safely and efficiently while actively preserving their environment for future generations.
Hope and convenience
The two-burner propane provides a safe, reliable, and efficient cooking alternative that improves the lives of individuals and their households. The convenience of a propane stove also saves time and energy, allowing families to focus on other essential tasks and activities rather than collecting firewood.
Your contribution matters
Your contribution of a two-burner propane stove is an act of environmental stewardship and a commitment to sustainable living. This gift plays a crucial role in preserving the environment and mitigating deforestation by reducing reliance on firewood. It empowers families to positively impact their surroundings while embracing a more sustainable lifestyle.
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.