Opening Global
Doors for Artisan Businesses
We’re here to empower artisan businesses
with the support, resources, and community
they deserve to thrive sustainably in today’s
global market.
› Enrich Artisan Lives
› Preserve Global Heritage
› Craft to Commerce
Partner with a proven expert in
artisan economic development.
Artisans worldwide face significant challenges, with limited access to global markets and the struggle for sustainable livelihoods. We provide practical, market-focused education and support tailored to help artisan businesses grow and reach new opportunities.
We believe everyone deserves a fair chance
to grow.
When you contribute to Handmade to Market, you’re directly transforming the lives of artisans and their communities. Your donations and partnerships fund training programs, promote sustainable practices, and open new global markets, ensuring artisan skills and traditions are preserved for future generations.
Practical support, designed just for artisan businesses.
Handmade to Market is a business support program that offers education, resources, and community for artisan businesses. We connect donors and artisans through the following programs, because we believe everyone deserves the chance to grow a sustainable business.
Explore Our Programs
Educational classes, workshops,
resources, and mentoring support, along
with custom programs designed
to help artisan businesses grow.
Advanced training, technical assistance, in-depth country-specific projects, and grants to boost the growth of artisan enterprises.
Networking events, communications, and a membership-based community offering opportunities to connect and collaborate with fellow artisans and industry professionals.
support through
sustainable initiatives
Sub-Saharan Africa
Latin America & The Carribean
East Asia & Pacific
Middle East & North Africa
North America
South Asia
Handmade to Market is committed to innovative solutions that empower artisans. We implement programs that enhance their skills, promote sustainable crafting techniques, and connect them to global markets. Every donation supports these vital initiatives.
Voices of Change
Your generosity has the power to change lives, build businesses, and impact communities.
“We are hugely grateful for the opportunity to participate and engage on The Artisan Business Lab platform. Thank you for boosting our chances to succeed, we highly recommend the valuable resource that The Artisan Business Lab is.”
-Lindsay Fisher - Founder of Bili Beadwear
(South Africa)
“This workshop introduces artisans to a more Design Thinking mindset. We all got exposed more to videos and YouTube and that really helped us to work on finishing and other things.”
-Zadibal Master Artisan Reyaz Khan
(India)
