It's that blessed time of year again where we count our blessings and reflect on what it means to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. At Gifts and Graces, we believe that the work that we do is one of the most important blessings we have - the opportunity to change lives through designing great products and telling the stories of our partner craftsmen, artisans, micro-entrepreneurs, and NGOs.
2013 was a special year - we celebrated women's month, held a comprehensive capacity building program, and grew retail distribution among many other things. We could not have accomplished all that we have without the help of partners, donors, and clients. This is a great big hug and Thank You! to everyone who has blessed us and our partners with their support, making it possible for us to continue the work that we do.
As we count our blessings, we also look forward to the year ahead. Although the Philippines was struck by a great tragedy in the wake of Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan, Filipinos remain strong, resilient, and hopeful. Gifts and Graces remains committed to its partners affected by the monster storm and will continue to seek greater opportunities to be part of the region's and the country's recovery.
Today we renew our commitment to poverty reduction and inclusive growth. We look forward to your joining us in this gratifying journey.
In behalf of the Gifts and Graces Board of Directors and the Gifts and Graces team, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a blessed 2014!
- Greg
