Apolonia Tote

Focusing on a holistic approach to poverty alleviation, this brand and non-profit supports rural Latin American women to become entrepreneurs. Mercado Global's business education trainings, low-interest micro-loans, and leadership programs help talented female artisans create community businesses to support themselves and their families. On average, 73% of the artisans they work with have access to the food and nutrition they need, 64% have a personal bank account, and 99% are able to send their children to school.