CAMACrafts
Handicrafts
Women in Laos, Kosovo and Mongolia work with their hands to sew beautiful handicrafts that are sold by CAMA to provide an income for their families.
CAMACrafts-Laos, a project started in a Lao refugee camp almost 30 years ago, has become a self-sustaining business which provides income to 250 village women. CAMACrafts is just one of the ways CAMA assists needy persons by providing the means for handmade projects to be sold.
CAMACrafts (Hmong and Lao Handcrafts) »
CAMACrafts is a non-profit, self-help project which markets handicrafts from Laos that strives to provide a sustainable method of income for village women that would otherwise be unavailable. CAMACrafts’ income producing work allows women to use their traditional cultural skills to continue their livelihood, while allowing them to care for their families. Handicrafts are sold in local and foreign markets as part of the goal to lead these villagers toward self sufficiency, to generate income as an aid to societal development, and to preserve and encourage traditional skills and handicraft.
Phontong Handicraft Cooperative »
The Phontong Handicraft Cooperative is a network of traditional Lao artisans which spans 35 villages and connects over 450 people. Our base is Vientiane, Laos and our connections extend throughout Central and Northern Lao. Our cooperative committed to increasing livelihood stability for Lao villagers through the renewal and support of traditional Lao handicrafts.
Kosovo Crochet Project »
The war-torn province of Kosovo has been recovering from the after effects of civil war. Unemployment remains high, particularly among single-parent families. CAMA has started a handcrafts business in Kachanic, serving 280 crafters, many of whom are widows and low-income mothers. They crochet fine quality lace products, which are marketed in the States through a number of churches and individuals.
Silk Production
Mulberries Lao Sericulture Company »
In Laos, the CAMA Sericulture (silk) Project has trained 400 silk producers in 25 villages to upgrade their silk production, increasing their incomes from $100 to as much as $400 a year. Job creation projects, like the CAMA Lao Sericulture, are critical to social and economic development for 2/3 world countries.
You Can Help
View a current listing of our projects including our work in handicrafts.