True confession: Even though I am the founder and director of one of the very few social enterprises in Japan for women, I have not been very aware of the issues surrounding the fashion industry and ethical sustainability.
That all began to change two years ago.
After some deliberate consideration, my husband and I canceled our planned seaside vacation to go as a family to Cambodia instead. Let’s just say our four children were not excited about this decision! Upon arrival...
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The cycle of sex trafficking is a hard one to break. Nozomi Project is partnering with leaders in Cambodia to bring dignity and hope to vulnerable women in Cambodia. Each purchase from our Cambodian Collection is making a difference in the lives of women around the world.
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Yesterday, I walked downstairs and saw a woman I didn't know, sipping tea with one of our team members. Chipped pottery was strewn on the coffee table around them...
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Western Japan was flooded after continuously heavy rains in July 2018. We caught up with Chad, who coordinated a team of volunteers on a relief trip. Read to the end for stories of beauty in brokenness in Kure!
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Choose a few of these 17 ideas to create a more meaningful Christmas season for you and your family.
This past week, we love how gospel music has made its way into the hearts of the Nozomi staff.
We remain amazed at the many different way that hope springs up when we make beauty from brokenness.
Thanks for helping us give back! We have $1500 we have collected to help the needs in Kumamoto, and are excited for the donations from our upcoming Anniversary sale to our Disaster Relief Fund.
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