Her Craft
Stitching The Future
Her Craft is more than a brand—it is a movement committed to empowering Afghan girls and young women to reclaim their futures. We provide pathways to education, skill development, and financial independence, recognizing that true, lasting change begins with opportunity.
Who We Serve
We collaborate with girls aged 12 to 26, a demographic particularly vulnerable under Taliban rule. In Afghanistan today, girls are barred from attending school beyond sixth grade, leaving many trapped at home and at risk of forced marriage. Financial hardship often pressures families into marrying their daughters to older, wealthy Afghan men abroad or, in some cases, to Taliban soldiers who view women as spoils of conquest.
By bringing their handmade crafts to a global audience, we provide these young women with a source of income, lifting families out of poverty while preserving Afghanistan’s rich cultural heritage. Every purchase directly supports a young woman’s journey toward independence.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to sponsoring college education for one Afghan girl artisan every four years and organizing 30-day skill development workshops in Afghanistan every June. These workshops enable artisans to learn new techniques, refine existing skills, and stay competitive in an evolving global market. To fund these initiatives, Her Craft allocates 35% of all revenue to a dedicated educational fund.
Through education, skill development, and economic empowerment, Her Craft offers these girls a pathway to independence and hope for a brighter future while safeguarding and promoting their cultural heritage.
Through education, these young women can break free from cycles of poverty and oppression. By developing practical skills, they gain the tools to build resilient, self-sufficient futures for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Our Purpose
At Her Craft, our purpose is twofold:
- Education: We believe education is the cornerstone of long-term change. By sponsoring Afghan girls to pursue higher education in the U.S., we equip them with the knowledge and credentials to build futures free from oppression. Sponsorships last up to four years, depending on revenue generated through the sale of their handmade products.
- Skill Development: Beyond formal education, we provide training in handicraft production and business management, empowering participants with practical skills to sustain themselves and their families. This dual focus prepares them to navigate both local and global markets successfully.
Our Core Commitments
- Education Sponsorship: Facilitating opportunities for Afghan girls to study in the U.S.
- Economic Empowerment: Generating income through the sale of handcrafted goods.
- Protection from Forced Marriage: Providing financial independence to reduce vulnerability to forced marriages.
- Skill Development: Offering hands-on training in crafts and business management.
- Cultural Preservation: Promoting and valuing traditional Afghan handicrafts globally.
At Her Craft, we believe that by providing Afghan girls with access to education and vital skills, we can help them stitch together a brighter, more independent future for themselves and their communities.