If they are not farming, many women in developing countries eke out a living as artisans, selling the beautiful handmade crafts of their cultures. Many of their businesses are isolated and informal, without predictable access to buyers, markets or resources for growth.

The professional development of artisan businesses is stunted by invisibility.

The Artisan Alliance leverages the power of the Aspen Institute to amplify the needs of the world’s most invisible artisans. It offers a membership community with other artisans and retailers; provides access to loans and grants through a network of supporters; and sponsors events and initiatives to catalyze opportunities for artisan businesses that can have transformational impact.