This social enterprise saw how empowering women helps children and communities | Common Room PH

For social enterprise Habi Footwear and Lifestyle, empowering women artisans was a way to help children and communities. Working with both urban and rural communities all over the Philippines—from Payatas in Quezon City to Basilan in Mindanao—Habi started because of the volunteer work they were doing for kids. Janine Chiong, Habi’s co-founder and general manager, saw that finding ways to empower women had positive effects to the children and their community. What began with just footwear made of woven fabric, Habi now carries different handmade lifestyle accessories made from different materials and weaving techniques. Find out more about them in Common Room’s latest Meet the Maker interview.

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