As a mom of three young boys there isn’t anything that could make my heart heavier than not being able to provide for my little guys.
Unfortunately, there are many moms in extreme poverty all around the world that aren’t able to. Some moms are left with the choice of giving their children away, selling them to try and earn money, or stay together and starve. Being part of sex slavery, sweat shops, or raising kids with disabilities alone. For example, Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world with a 42% unemployment rate. Every year, approximately 10,000 girls from the ages of 9 to 16 are stolen, sold, or forced into brothels.
I am blessed to be part of a business called Trades of Hope. Trades of Hope offers these women a chance. With the help of Cooperatives, Organizations and Missionaries, women are getting out of sex slavery and supporting their families! They are given a chance to not only survive, but live a life filled with meaning and hope. They are able to work and make lovely items that are being sold, at their asking price, in the United States. They are able to provide food for their families, shelter, schooling, and medical care. Things that I have taken for granted many times.
Being a full time mom and being a Compassion Entrepreneur for Trades of Hope and work as I choose is amazing! I love helping my family and helping a mom across the world at the same time! What other careers give you that option?
I would love to offer a Giveaway of one Nepali Aqua Scarf to one lucky winner!
To enter, please leave a comment on this blog (with your name, even if you leave the comment as "anonymous"), and if you have a Facebook account, please go to my business page and “like” it www.facebook.com/simonecostertradesofhope. Thanks!
The last day to enter is June 18th at 8pm. The winner will be chosen at random and announced by June 19th at 12pm.
For more information about hosting a home or online party, on becoming a Compassion Entrepreneur and joining my team, please visit www.mytradesofhope.com/simonecoster
Please feel free to pass this on to any one who would love a chance at a free scarf! If you have a friend who comments to enter make sure they let me know who referred them, so that you can get an extra entry!
AloHa!
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
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3 comments:
I love your blog Simone!
Heidi
What a great organization to be a part of. I love that you're helping women out of poverty through empowerment!
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