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For many of them, this job is life-changing. It’s steady income in a place where that’s not easy to come by. It’s a safe space to work, learn, and grow. All of these women are moms who used to worry about how they’d feed their kids — now, they’re artists whose work is shipped around the world.

Restoring the rule of law is not a silver bullet, but it is a critical step toward unlocking Haiti’s economic potential. For artisans, it means safe access to markets, fair treatment in commerce, and the confidence to invest in their own growth.

"It was at that moment that a spark ignited in me and I knew what I was supposed to do. Help women with jobs that would allow them to feed and shelter their children and send them to school."

In the vibrant artisan culture of Haiti, one of the most remarkable and iconic crafts is steel drum art, also known as fer découpé (cut metal).

The process begins with selecting colorful cereal boxes that would otherwise end up in landfills. Artisans carefully cut the boxes into long, narrow strips and roll them tightly around wooden sticks, shaping them into beads of various sizes and designs.