The recent NY Times cover story is called The Women’s Crusade and is about how focusing on women and children may be the key to fighting global poverty.  It covers the plight of many women, including those who have been trafficked.  According to Kristof and WuDunn, “With education and with help starting businesses, impoverished women can earn money and support their countries as well as their families. They represent perhaps the best hope for fighting global poverty.”  We agree!

Shopping at Stop Traffick Fashion economically empowers women and enables them to have a sustainable income and support their families.  We also encourage you to search out microfinance organizations who are helping make a difference in the lives of women by providing them the availability to start their own businesses.  A recent article in O Magazine also gives 3 tips for empowering women.