Bold, modern, and artisan-made. The Victorious Earrings pair a black beaded triangle with a brass triangle pendant, finished with gold accents for a striking statement. Ethically crafted in Kigali Rwanda, as a part of DuHope’s program for women exiting survival sex work. Each pair of earrings comes on a card with the artisan’s signature. Before DuHope, she could not read or write. Her signature is a testament to how far she has come.

DuHope | Fair Trade | Survivor-made in Rwanda

Thousands of Rwandan women are trapped in survival sex work because of generational poverty. They can’t read or write, and without education, their work opportunities are limited. Women sell their bodies to feed their children because they have no other way to earn money, which makes them feel hopeless.

At DuHope we believe women shouldn’t have to sell their bodies to feed their families. That’s why we’ve developed a pathway for women to leave sex work.

Here’s how we do it:

1. We find Rwandan women trapped in survival sex work and build trust with them to join the DuHope program. 

2. The women receive counseling and support to help them heal from their trauma.

3. As they learn to read, write, and count, the women become artisans and make jewelry to provide for their families.