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Causes: Economic Development, International, International Economic Development, Microfinance
Mission: Our mission is to equip and assist people in developing countries to break the cycle of poverty through their handiwork and creativity. We focus on handicraft projects that allow the development of a micro enterprise, leading them down the path to self-sufficiency. These projects are very small enterprises, ranging from one refugee family to a group of village women, all in need of a consistent income. Our goal is to help subsidize existing livelihood projects by helping with assistance in business and product development, local marketing strategies, spiritual guidance and international marketing.
Programs: Heavenly treasures is based in the u. S. And works cross-culturally with 60 projects (900 artisans) in 20 developing countries that are making handicrafts to support their livelihoods. These products are purchased and sold in the u. S. Through retail partners in 100+ churches, retail store and various wholesale retailers. -handicraft sales for january-december 2017 reporting period: $283. 1k-15,000+ changed lives (individuals affected by 60+ livelihood projects income)-livelihood development in 20 countries-heavenly treasures kenya: livelihood & community development, scholarships, business training, and artisan care program. -$215k invested in activities outside the u. S. -$84. 6k produced to continue activities into 2018-$19k wholsale orders developed through fair trade federation