MEET THE ARTISANS
Max Emile
Patrick Joseph
"I am excited about this project of working with HandUp because it has trained me to be an artisan..."
Clivens Francois
"Sometimes I feel like I need to pinch myself because I ask if this is really me working as an artisan..."
Guetchine Morissaint
Prioly Schaider
James Monfort "Wendi"
"I was born August 7th, 1999 and am 19 years old. My work at HandUp helps move toward a better future and learn a new way of growing and sharing my skills. I realize how important it is to have skills and am grateful to get to use them because I was hungry for work."
Herode Elisma
Joanna Herivaux
Chrystalin Madi
I am 18 years and was born July 24th, 2001. My job with HandUp Global is helping me to be more responsible for myself and teaching me to think like an independent man.
Timothee Marcial
II was selling telephone minutes on the street but was not making very much money...
Concilide Kabasinga
"I am the leader of a cooperative named Kodukoru. I am married with eight children, including one who is adopted..."
Alphonse Nzeyimana
"Weaving is a part of the culture in Rwanda, and I saw it as an opportunity to develop my life..."