Last semester and this semester, I have had the privilege of working with SutiSana. Started by Cara Strauss, Sutisana is a business that hires woman who were previously trapped in the sex trafficking industry and trains them as artisans. In addition to receiving dignified employment, these women also receive counseling and childcare for their children. This holistic approach equips women to heal. As they move through the program, these women are given the opportunity to mentor and train other women in addition to being trained in business skills and financial literacy.
Sutisana specializes in selling high-quality leather and wool bags and accessories. While not explicitly Christian, this business operates on Christian principles and is driven by the call to love others as Jesus does and to do all things in excellence. Not only are they doing incredible, redemptive work, they are also working hard to provide the best quality products they can to their customers. Furthermore, SutiSana works hard to be environmentally friendly and to source their materials from Bolivia so that they can participate in bringing about greater economic stability.
I have been so inspired by this business and by the team behind it; they truly resemble Christ in how they strive to care for country, land, and people.
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