Thanks to the evil force known as Globalization, many people in Afghanistan are able to earn a living.
Worldstock has been selling products made in Afghanistan since the summer of 2002. This spring, Byrne and Kanishka traveled to Afghanistan where they contracted with 1,450 artisans and placed orders for more than $150,000.00 worth of goods. According to Kanishka, "We ordered an assortment of exquisitely handcrafted Afghan rugs, embroidery, leather goods, and jewelry." The first shipment of goods from Afghanistan will be available on Worldstock starting this week.
Minister of Commerce, Mr. Mustafa Kazimi, said, "Fourteen-hundred more people in Afghanistan -- 90% of whom are women -- are able to earn a living and care for their families thanks to Worldstock. In addition to being the largest source of private employment in Afghanistan, Worldstock is also the largest source of employment for women in Afghanistan and the largest exporter of Afghan handicrafts." Yahoo! News