Hands and Feet Project Raises $20K Kickstarter Goal in Just Six Days; Haiti Made Brand has Enough Funds to Support Haitian Workers (VIDEO)

The Hands & Feet Project began their work with new brand Haiti Made in an effort to bring jobs to impoverished people in the nation, the organization campaigned and asked for help in raising the money to get it started. Not only have people stepped up to the plate, but they have already exceeded the total amount looking to be raised.

"One of our growing convictions as we continue to provide help, is the need to also provide solutions," said Mark Stuart, co-founder and Executive Director of Hands & Feet Project, according to New Release Tuesday, "A few months ago a few of us from Hands & Feet came together and developed a product line. Haiti Made is not only going to give our children a transitional period where they can learn important vocational skills but also employ marginalized groups all over south Haiti and hopefully, some day, across the whole island."

The project was launched on June 25 and Hands & Feet is looking to raise $20,000 or more to really give them ground. As of right now the number is at $21,515. When people donate on the Kickstarter, they will be rewarded with some of the very items the Haitian people will be manufacturing. There is the story starter bracelet, a t-shirt, a beanie cap, and a coffee kit.

"There is so much potential in Haiti and all we're doing is gathering together to raise money to help unlock that potential. The future is bright! What if instead of more charity and more giving to the people of Haiti, we started to buy from them, and in doing so we deliver hope and dignity? That's what Haiti Made is all about," said Rob Murray, the Project Manager of Haiti Made.

The Kickstarter page can be visited here and the video can be seen below:


See the Haiti Made website here.