Aayenda, meaning "future" in Dari, is a semi-precious jewelry collection launched by the nonprofit organization Future Brilliance. In war-torn Afghanistan, Future Brilliance aims to set the foundation for long-term sustainable change by training its artisans in metalsmithing and providing literacy courses.

Artisans Association of Cambodia (AAC) works with 32 member organizations to aid disadvantaged populations, including formerly trafficked women and landmine survivors. AAC supports and promotes crafts produced by these artisan groups and helps bring them to a large international market.

Asha Handicrafts has been a leader of the fair trade movement in India for over 40 years. Asha, which means “hope” in Sanskrit, aims to transform the lives of Indian artisans by offering access to the international market for their handcrafted goods.

Borderline is a fair trade collective that includes over a dozen women’s artisan member groups. Based in Mae Sot along the Thailand-Burma border, Borderline, is committed to promoting gender equality, health and safety for women and children, women’s rights, early childhood development and political engagement.

Caylz Textiles hires women without a background in textile production, and provides free training sessions to teach them the skills needed to produce the brand's signature designs. All products are made using eco-friendly dyes and natural materials.

Destiny Reflection is a non-profit organization that offers alternative employment opportunities to survivors of sex trafficking, and girls and women who are at risk of being trafficked. Over a dozen women train and work as artisans in Kolkata, India, creating handmade accessories while receiving literacy training and English lessons.

Friends Handicrafts provides employment for Nepali women and sustains the ancient technique of felting. Based in Kathmandu, Nepal, Friends Handicraft's mission is to combat urban poverty. It supports skills-training and income-generation programs for 80 female heads-of-households living in and around the capital and provides access to education for their children.

Friends-International works with marginalized urban children, youth and their families, helping them become independent and productive members of their communities. By providing training and income-earning opportunities to parents of street children, Friends International is helping families strengthen their resources and improve their children’s futures.

Noah’s Ark was founded in 1986 to establish fair wages, provide safe working environments and to serve as a bridge to the global market for traditional Indian handicrafts. In addition to creating income-generation opportunities, Noah’s Ark is dedicated to providing health and educational support to artisans and their families.