Aid Through Trade™ would like to celebrate the artisans responsible for the skillful production of our jewelry, papers and silks with a regularly updated Artisan Spotlight.
Name: Ambika
Age: 39
Marital Status: Married
Children: 2 boys – Aasis (22) and Anil (15)
Household Members: Self, husband, sons, father-in-law, mother-in-law
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
Prior work experience: Farming and Housewife
Level of education: No formal education
Main work benefit: The ability to pay for children’s education and other expenses.
Main desire in life: Saving money for the future and a change in lifestyle.
Best thing about the ATT artisan group: Ambika feels good about herself and appreciates how the artisans help one another at work.
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