World Ornament

Hand made steel drum whimsical world ornament with hand made paper bead on a string.
Dimensions: 4” x 4”

Papillion Marketplace | Fair Trade | Hand-made in Haiti

Papillon Marketplace is a fair-trade, socially conscious lifestyle brand dedicated to supporting at-risk mothers and fathers with full-time artisan jobs in Haiti. Papillon’s mission of orphan prevention and family preservation through job creation has proven itself to be a viable solution for the current poverty orphan crisis affecting many developing nations. Papillon founder, Shelley Jean was featured in the Netflix documentary, Poverty Inc which showcased the positive impact of Papillon's methodology and approach to economic and social reform in Haiti.

Employees receive a living wage, usually 3X the minimum wage + medical & social benefits, job skills training, language & literacy development, computer & software training. 

Our work environment is creative and family-friendly, including on-site child care. Papillon provides hope and dignity with employment rather than a hand out. The skills and training that each staff member receives, provides the foundation for a sustainable future. A future that includes taking care of their children and providing for their families. These jobs present an unprecedented opportunity for many men women who have never had an education and cannot read or write their names. Papillon also works with deportees struggling to create new lives for themselves. This chance to "start over" is a rarity and exhibits that a little help goes a long way.