Because I'm a Girl: Why Mela Artisans Cares

Today is the third celebration of International Day of the Girl, celebrated every year since 2012 on October 11. There are many reasons why the Mela Artisans’ family cares, but today we decided to show you in our own words. #IDG2014 #ByHeartByHand

Bhavna Sethi, Chief Technology Officer

“Because every girl has the power to impact the world.”

Josie Sandoval, Marketing Manager

“Because some girls can’t chose their own husbands.”

Angie Fantazzi, Sales Executive

“Women = Men.”

Michael Cleter, Warehouse Manager

“Because I have a daughter.”

Sara Ebert, Designer

“All women need access to education.”

Kirsten Gilbert, Marketing Associate

“Because nothing changes, if nothing changes.”

Christina Mariconti, Project Manager

“My favorite co-workers are girls.”

Marlene Maharaj, Operations Manager

“Because girls are beautiful inside and out.”

Lillian Arias, Controller

“How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes! - Maya Angelou”

Luz Guillermo, Showroom Manager

“We all have mothers.”