CROCHET ⨯ The Bahon

The Bahon is a crochet version of the rope coil basket, thoughtfully innovated centuries ago by brilliant women around the world.

To honor the artisans who have gone before us, inspired us, and shared their creativity, all proceeds from this pattern will be reinvested in the work of Fonkoze. Fonkoze provides financial and development services to empower Haitians—primarily women—to lift their families out of poverty.

Please take a moment to learn about their work, and join me in advocating for financial inclusion, opportunity, and employment for women everywhere.

12/31/19: $1245 in Bahon sales (across Shopify + Etsy), $1500 donated. Fonkoze has noted that their Business Development 12-month loans begin at $1300, so thank you for your contribution toward hitting this number.

01/01/20: Begins $100/monthly recurring donation. Additional contributions will be made quarterly as necessary. Recurring donation will remain in full even if Bahon sales do not exceed $100/month.

04/01/20: $5,000 donation made to support Fonkoze's COVID-19 efforts in "helping teams to secure protective gear; developing public service announcements through innovative channels; and ensuring that the most vulnerable households have access to medical care."