Craft Link
Supporting Handicraft Artisans In Vietnam
In Their Own Words
Country: Vietnam
Year Founded: 1966
Who do they help? Craft Link gives preference to producers who are marginalized or disadvantaged, such as ethnic minority people in remote areas, street children, and people with disabilities. They are supporting 63 artisan groups all over Vietnam, in which:
– 45% are ethnic minorities
– 25% are disadvantaged groups
– 30% are traditional villages
How do they help? Craft Link pays its artisan groups fair wages and uses profits to assist in new project activities, including different trainings to the artisans. They are committed to treating all of its handicraft artisans fairly and providing markets for their products through its shops, bazaars and export. Our aim is to provide producers with the skills needed to create practical, high quality products, and to adapt designs to market changes
Special Thanks To: Lan for providing the lovely video material, and allowing me to use your artisan images.
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