Our Story
In 2010 we visited India in the wake of the global recession and witnessed the intense need of hard-working artisans who had no market for their products and no other way to provide for their families. The inspiration came to develop an online international marketplace—and the rest is history! We gathered a talented 100% volunteer team and we have now worked with artisans in over 14 developing countries, including the Philippines, Cambodia, India, Mongolia, and more. Their beautifully crafted items travel directly from their hands, to our hands, to yours. Every purchase benefits artisans by putting rice on their tables, shoes on their feet, and school books in their children's hands. We know you will fall in love with their work as much as we have!
Our Latest Stories
Elevita Helps Form Cooperative in the Philippines
The new "I Reach Out" cooperative in the Philippines is formed by Elevita entrepreneur Florita Escandor.
Elevita Helps Form Cooperative in the Philippines
The new "I Reach Out" cooperative in the Philippines is formed by Elevita entrepreneur Florita Escandor.
Opportunities in Cambodia
Elevita purchases sewing machines to help Cambodian women provide for their families.
Opportunities in Cambodia
Elevita purchases sewing machines to help Cambodian women provide for their families.
February in India
The women artisans of Khimsar, India
February in India
The women artisans of Khimsar, India
Elevita Helps in Afghanistan
Helping School Girls in Afghanistan
Elevita Helps in Afghanistan
Helping School Girls in Afghanistan
Amazing India
Visiting the Training and Empowerment Center in Keru, India
Amazing India
Visiting the Training and Empowerment Center in Keru, India
Founding Inspiration
What if we could help these artisans find an international market for their products?
Founding Inspiration
What if we could help these artisans find an international market for their products?