In Thai culture, daughters are responsible for providing for their parents and families. Many women from small, rural communities lack the skills and education to pursue employment opportunities that will meet their families’ needs. They often migrate to larger cities like Bangkok where they find few options outside the sex industry.

NightLight Collection, along with our Thai non-profit NightLight Foundation, reaches out to those working in Bangkok’s red light districts and offers them alternative employment opportunities. Every product produced helps break the cycle of exploitation in a woman’s life, bestowing dignity and providing a meaningful way for her to support herself and her family.

NightLight Collection artisans receive more than a paycheck. Throughout their time with us, artisans experience opportunities for personal growth and development, supportive community, educational scholarships, and support for the next generation. What does that include? Here are just a few examples.