Our Mission, Vision & Values
Jewels of Hope is a social enterprise based in the Okanagan that empowers vulnerable and marginalized women by offering a safe space to create jewelry and build community.
Participants, including women facing homelessness, disabilities, addictions, or other vulnerabilities, are paid an honorarium for each piece they craft.
The jewelry is sold online, at local markets, and in stores, with all revenue reinvested into programs that support these women, helping them rebuild their lives and futures.
MISSION
To support marginalized, exploited women in their journey to realizing their own dreams to a safe and healthy life.
VISION
That all women would have access to skill-building opportunities which in turn creates the context to build capacity and support their journey to realizing their own dreams to a safe and healthy life.
VALUES
Our mission stems from the belief that when marginalized women are unsafe, the fabric of our society is weakened. We are dedicated to providing artisanal skill training, empowering women to embark on a personal journey toward a secure and healthy life. We aim to foster an environment built on care, trust, and respect, while raising community awareness and collaborating with agencies that have the power to make a difference.
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Safety
All women deserve to feel safe and to be safe, free from the occurrence of risk or injury, danger and loss.
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Belonging
All women deserve the context of interpersonal safe connections within community with positive regard.
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Equity
All women deserve to receive supportive opportunities dependant on the individual need.
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Human Dignity for all
All women deserve to be valued, respected and treated ethically for their own sake and therefore uphold the freedom and intrinsic value of all