Artisans of Hope partners with Bid for the Future to sell mosaic art
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Artisans of Hope partners with Bid for the Future to sell mosaic art

The kindness pandemic hit two young hearts and now, a meaningful mission is born— art that feeds. NVC’s young Ambassador of Hope, Diego, teamed up with his friend Joaquin, founder of Bid for the Future, to launch an online fundraising exhibit showcasing sustainable art pieces from NVC’s Artisans of Hope. Proceeds from the sale of...

New NVC artisan pieces to start off the year 2020
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New NVC artisan pieces to start off the year 2020

These are all pieces made from upcycled Nespresso coffee capsules. From fashion pieces that can hang from your ears to art that hangs on your walls…isn’t it just amazing how much beauty can be created from that little container that holds our favorite coffee blend? The orchid in the art piece is our Artisans of...

Stunning underwater photos inspire Nespresso art
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Stunning underwater photos inspire Nespresso art

TRUE CONFESSIONS by NVC President, Millie Kilayko I thought we were a bit too daring, too forward to do this: to attempt to interpret his underwater photographs on mosaic and to request him to grace an occasion organized by our small organization. After all, he ably heads close to a dozen large business companies and...

Artisans of Hope launches the Hanapbuhay series
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Artisans of Hope launches the Hanapbuhay series

In its new art series that uses a mix of Nespresso capsules, ceramic tiles, scrap fabric and acrylic paint, NVC’s artisans tell the story of industrious men and women who use their skills to earn a living for their families. The fabric was donated by Sepia Designs, which specializes in women’s clothing in Bacolod. The...

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Special art by an extraordinary teen featured in NVC gift cards
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Special art by an extraordinary teen featured in NVC gift cards

 Meet Enzo, a 15-year-old painter whose bold, colorful work has appeared in various exhibits in Manila. His parents, Dean and Chu Calleja, have generously allowed NVC to reproduce four of his paintings in gift cards, sales of which will fund Mingo Meals for malnourished children all over the Philippines. Enzo is a teen living with...