In 2010 we visited India in the wake of the global recession and witnessed the intense need of hard-working artisans who had no market for their products and no other way to provide for their families. The inspiration came to develop an online international marketplace—and the rest is history! We gathered a talented 100% volunteer team and we have now worked with artisans in over 14 developing countries, including the Philippines, Cambodia, India, Mongolia, and more. Their beautifully crafted items travel directly from their hands, to our hands, to yours. Every purchase benefits artisans by putting rice on their tables, shoes on their feet, and school books in their children's hands. We know you will fall in love with their work as much as we have!

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Typhoon Rammasun

Typhoon Rammasun

Typhoon Rammasun impacted the homes of many Elevita artisans.

Typhoon Rammasun

Typhoon Rammasun impacted the homes of many Elevita artisans.

More on Why We Do What We Do

More on Why We Do What We Do

Elevita artisan uses earnings for education, helping others, and Christmas.

More on Why We Do What We Do

Elevita artisan uses earnings for education, helping others, and Christmas.

Why We Do What We Do

Why We Do What We Do

Elevita artisans use earnings to buy food and send their children to school.

Why We Do What We Do

Elevita artisans use earnings to buy food and send their children to school.

Woodcarver Arman Shares His Process

Woodcarver Arman Shares His Process

Artisan Arman Cagayat offers insights into his woodcarving process.

Woodcarver Arman Shares His Process

Artisan Arman Cagayat offers insights into his woodcarving process.

Helping with Medical Expenses

Helping with Medical Expenses

Elevita's orders help Louela receive a much-needed operation.

Helping with Medical Expenses

Elevita's orders help Louela receive a much-needed operation.

Elevita Helps Form Cooperative in the Philippines

Elevita Helps Form Cooperative in the Philippines

The new "I Reach Out" cooperative in the Philippines is formed by Elevita entrepreneur Florita Escandor.

Elevita Helps Form Cooperative in the Philippines

The new "I Reach Out" cooperative in the Philippines is formed by Elevita entrepreneur Florita Escandor.