THE ESTHER PROJECT SHOP
Most women in Kenya struggle to feed their families on less than $2 a day (and some even less than that). As a consequence of this food and economic insecurity, over 50 children are trafficked per week in Kenya. When founder of The Esther Project Shop Stacy Hollingsworth realized this, she knew she had to do something.
The inability to secure a sustainable income is not for lack of craft or effort. Many of the women Stacy worked with had skills but nowhere to market their goods except at the open air markets in town. They would go and sit all day, sell nothing, and then have to return home where the workload was heavy.
Stacy decided to create a place for women to market their products thereby providing them with a sustainable income. The Esther Project Shop was born.
The team started with five women. Today, The Esther Project Shop—now a 501c3 Nonprofit—supports:
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369 artisans who support their families.
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Glory Rescue Home with over 79 children saved from abuse and/or trafficking.
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Glory Christian education Centre providing education and hope for over 780 students.
The project continues to grow and products are no longer moving from Kenya to the United States in suitcases but in shipping containers expanding reach and opportunity across boarders.
Our Goal
To continue growing within and beyond Kenya's borders - creating sustainable income, restoring dignity, and protecting vulnerable children.
Will you join us?
How You Can Help
Shop with Purpose
Purchase handcrafted jewelry, gifts, toys, fashion, and home accessories.
