Over 6 years ago a devastating earthquake rocked Haiti. The entire country took a terrible hit and they have been struggling to rebuild the country and the families who live there. In an effort to help the families in Haiti, Macy’s created a product line called the Heart of Haiti. The Heart of Haiti products are 100% created by women artisans in Haiti. Through this program, the women are able to attain fiscal empowerment from the sales of their handmade goods. By using their artistic skills, they are able to create a better life for themselves and their children. This project provides sustainable income as well as hope for the families. This trade not aid program is a meaningful way for consumers to purchase products online while helping the Haitian artisans.
Mother’s Day is here and I want to wish a very Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms who are celebrating. Today I want you to meet Yvette Celestin, a Mom just like you and me, one of the Heart of Haiti artisans.
The women who are a part of the Heart of Haiti project are hard workers who are creating beautiful products, so they can support their families. These Mothers want to create a better life for their children. Each Mom is an artist, expressing her creativity with her hands. There are over 500 artisans who are working on these beautiful Heart of Haiti items daily. The #HeartofHaiti project has inspired me on this Mother’s Day. I would love if you would browse through the collection and maybe you will see something special that would make your Mom smile.
My bruschetta looks amazing on this Heart of Haiti cutting board. Every time I use this board I will think of the beautiful artisans in Haiti who created it for me. If you would like to see all of the items offered in the Heart of Haiti collection at Macy’s please click here.
Thank you to the Heart of Haiti for providing me with this gorgeous handmade wood cutting board so I could create this blog post. I am a member of the Everywhere Society and they facilitated the product for my review. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.
Wow what an amazing organisation. Beautiful chopping board.
I know how devistating an earth quake can be. I lived through the big Christchurch quake 5 years ago and we still have aftershocks!
Great post x
Wow!! You still have aftershocks 5 years later, that is incredible. Thanks for visiting.
That’s such a great program. I’m glad that these women get this kind of support. Great post xx
I totally agree with you Anne! It is so amazing that this program exists. I hope you have a chance to browse the beautiful products they create!
Wow! So beautiful…the quality that communities such as these is amazing and you have to wonder how much more artisans are not even discovered yet because of resources.
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Right! These artisans are so talented and I am so happy that their skills are being used to better their lives and their communities.
Awful things happened at Haiti back then, this is a lovely way to show the support!
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THe earthquake in Haiti was truly devastating. Supporting the artisans by purchasing these products is a really easy way to help their entire community! Thanks for visiting.
Oh my goodness, that cutting board is beautiful! I love being able to support good causes like this.
I agree with you Evelyn! This cutting board is stunning, and is such a meaningful piece. I hope you can browse the collection and find something special to add to your household. Thanks for visiting.
That is a beautiful board. These Haitian ladies have some wonderful talent.
This is a great initiative and the board is so pretty! It’s always nice to have meaningful items in the house.
This is a great point. Many things we purchase are cute and lovely but do not have real meaning. Every time I look at or pick up this cutting board I think of Yvette and all the other Moms who are working very hard to create each piece. It really means so much more to me, when I know the story behind the cutting board.
What a great program! Not only that, the cutting board is beautiful and something that I would buy anyway. It makes it that much better to know I’d be helping someone too!
Right Lisa? I hope you will shop through the Heart of Haiti collection and find a special piece to add to your home.
Wow, what a beautiful chopping board. Fabulous program. And your bruschetta looks amazing.
Thanks Amber! Will be sharing the bruschetta recipe next week. So yummy!
Wow, that’s incredible! What an awesome thing. Way to go Macy’s! The next time I go, I’m going to look for them. Very inspiring, loved it!
There are only a few stores that carry the #heartofhaiti products. Here is the list: Herald Square, Brooklyn Downtown, Metro Center, State Street, Northland Center, Seattle Downtown, Portland Downtown, San Francisco Union Square, Biltmore Fashion Park, South Coast Plaza Home, Mission Valley Home, Dallas Galleria, Lenox Square Mall, Dadeland
I’m so glad to know about Heart of Haiti! I’m a teacher and our school’s sister school is in Haiti. I know how devastating the earthquake was for them. I would be glad to buy something if it would help out!
That’s wonderful Stella! I am sure you have a good idea how devastating the earthquake was in Haiti. Thanks for visiting my blog today.
That cutting board is absolutely fabulous! I want one!
Your pictures are also very beautiful!
Thank you so much Paola. I hope that you browse the heart of Haiti collection at Macy’s and choose a special piece.
The Heart Of Haiti is such a great cause and the chopping board is beautiful. Glad to see women supporting women through difficult times.
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Thank you Rosie. We all need to care about each other and support each other when needed. Heart of Haiti is an amazing group that has really found a way to help these women with trade not aid.
I love the board I always like to support women and the work they do because we work hard!
Women are so powerful!! We do work hard. I am so happy to support these hardworking ladies in Haiti. I hope you can browse the collection and choose something for yourself.
That’s such a beautiful item and for a good cause? Perfect.
It looks really nice.
Thank you for sharing it!
Thanks Debbie! I just used my board again last night and it really gave me a very happy feeling. Thank you for visiting!
This is a great program! Never heard about it before…
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The Heart of Haiti products have been in production for the past 5 years. It is such an awesome program, I need everyone’s help to spread the word!
This has to be one of the most beautiful cutting boards that I have ever seen! And, it’s made by wonderful women. Sounds like Heart of Haiti project is doing great things for women Artisans and their families. Thank you for sharing with us at the Talented Tuesday Link Party! Enjoy the rest of your week, Kim
It really is a stunning board. Thank you for visiting. Please help me share the wonderful things that heart of Haiti is doing.
What a great cause and what a beautiful and practical piece of art.
I agree with you Faith, it really is a work of art!
Your photos look amazing!
XO,
LA
Thank you so much LeighAnn!
What a great organization to be involved in, I love the cutting board
Heart of Haiti is such a wonderful organization! Please help me spread the word!
This is amazing! It does so much good to empower women!
So true! Empowering these women has had a great effect on the lives of many families.
Giving back to organizations that benefit travesties like the one in Haiti is awesome! I love volunteering and giving back to the Humane Society in my area!
We all should try to give back some of our time and find worthwhile organizations to support. Helping at the humane society is wonderful!
Very good written post. It will be valuable to anybody who usess it, including myself. Keep doing what you are doing – for sure i will check out more posts.
I wasn’t aware of this organization. I’m glad that I found your blog post. I also didn’t know about the collection Macy’s has. I looked and there’s a lot of stuff I can see buying…makes my heart happy to know it’s helping others and that I can support these talented women.
Thank you !
Lauren
Thank you so much Lauren. The collection is full of beautiful products. Please help me spread the word and share these items made in Haiti.
these women have talent 🙂 I’m glad programs like this exits, and the board looks amazing
Thank you Maryam!
I love this! What beautiful work! Following the link to look at the items now.
Thank you Paula. I hope you pick something special form the Heart of Haiti collection at Macy’s