New Backpack, New Year, New Purpose: A Back-to-School Story With Heart

New Backpack, New Year, New Purpose: A Back-to-School Story With Heart

Vi Bella artisan Yliomene, shown above, wasn't able to continue school past the third grade — she was needed to help on her family's farm. Now, she's grateful that her...
A Visit to Pignon: Dignified Jobs, Growing Skills, and Homes Being Built

A Visit to Pignon: Dignified Jobs, Growing Skills, and Homes Being Built

A trip to Pignon leads to new skills, management promotions, and relationships strengthened between Vi Bella Founder & CEO and artisan team.

It's Fair Trade Month!  What that means...

It's Fair Trade Month! What that means...

Discover the 9 Principles of Fair Trade and how Vi Bella puts them into action every day.

Special Delivery in Port-au-Prince

Special Delivery in Port-au-Prince

Our team in Port-au-Prince was excited to receive a gift of eight refurbished sewing machines, important to the continued work of our sewing team.

A People Priority

A People Priority

It's a People Priority...but then again, it always has been.

2024 Year End Letter from our Founder

2024 Year End Letter from our Founder

Julie Hulstein, Vi Bella Founder and CEO, takes a look back at 2024 and shares company direction for 2025.

Vi Bella's 2024 Christmas Gift Guide

Vi Bella's 2024 Christmas Gift Guide

Our most giftable items for every budget!  Shop with purpose this holiday season; delight your gift recipients and support marginalized individuals in Haiti and Mexico.
A Long-Awaited Trip to Pignon

A Long-Awaited Trip to Pignon

Vi Bella Founder and Project Manager travel to rural Haiti to meet our newest team members.
New artisan training in Pignon, Haiti

New artisan training in Pignon, Haiti

An update on our newest artisans in Haiti, made possible through your support!
Herby's Story and Role in Vi Bella

Herby's Story and Role in Vi Bella

Vi Bella in Pignon, Haiti runs smoothly because of dedicated employees such as Herby. Read more about his story of the impact Vi Bella and Many Hands has had on his life!
What we're gifting our moms

What we're gifting our moms

In preparation for Mother's Day, we've compiled a list of our 10 most "giftable" pieces for mom.
We mourn one of our own

We mourn one of our own

As we reflect on Gerard's life, we remember his unwavering loyalty, kindness, humility, and his readiness to learn and assist in any way possible. He was a father figure to our younger artisans and served as our jewelry manager for many years, leaving a lasting impact on our community.