Commitment
The Heart:
“Give a women a fish and she will eat for a day, teach her to fish and she will eat for life” – a wise person.
Cultural Designs by Kate was created with oppressed women in mind. Kate and her husband, Jason, have been living in the Middle East since 2004 after receiving her Masters in Social Work in 2001. Not only are 10% of all profits donated to help the poor in the Middle East , but Kate has found that the best way to empower the poor by providing jobs (instead of handouts) so women can attain sustainable income to support their families. After the Summer 2006 war with Israel, the Lebanese have suffered greatly and over 800,000 are displaced and unemployed. Kate is training women in Lebanon the craft of jewelry-making, instilling dignity and hope, while bringing you unique pieces that are sure to be conversation starters. We hope you enjoy our products and share our website with friends, family and retailer owners and think of us around special occasions.
Many blessings,
Kate Sherman
Lebanese and Palestinian women at work
from left to right: Huda, Suheer, Imeen and Noha's daughter
Noha
Currently, 10% of all profits are going to help the rebuilding efforts in Lebanon since the war. Please see photo gallery below:
Montages of the war, Beirut
Montages of the war, Beirut
Montages of the war, Beirut Summer 2006
Clean water containers to South Lebanon
Distribution of clothes and supplies
Medical aid to women
Backpacks and school supplies to children
Toys and clothes to family