Founded | 1976 |
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Founder | James and Mary Plaut |
Type | International Economic Development |
Location | |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Bill Kruvant, President Maud Obe, Program Director |
Website | aidtoartisans.org |
Aid to Artisans (ATA) is a project of Creative Learning 501(c)(3), a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC.
Aid to Artisans mission is to create economic opportunities for low-income artisan groups around the world where livelihoods, communities, and craft traditions are marginal or at risk.[1]
ATA helps artisans in more than 110 countries raise the standard of living for their families and their communities by building profitable businesses inspired by handmade traditions. ATA offers artisans access to new markets, business training, eco-effective processes and design innovations through a network of partners to promote sustainable growth and community well-being.[2]