# Socially Responsible Accessories Raven & Lily Provides Employment For Female Artisans By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-07-28 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raven-lily References: [getmilkshake](http://www.getmilkshake.com/new_jewelry_made_from_old_weapons) & [ravenandlily](http://www.ravenandlily.com/) Raven & Lily is a socially responsible jewelry and accessory line that helps to empower female artisans in Ethiopia and India through design partnerships and sustainable, economic opportunities. Kirsten Dickerson and Sophia Lin are the founders of the company and created partnerships with struggling women living in poverty to help provide them with viable employment while providing consumers with unique and guilt-free pieces. Each piece is constructed from eco-friendly, recycled products such as recycled cotton and repurposed metal bullet casings. The proceeds help to provide the craftswomen with an income while also supporting HIV/AIDS education and treatment. **Contact Information** Raven & Lily [website](http://www.ravenandlily.com/) Raven & Lily on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/ravenandlily) Raven & Lily on [Twitter](http://twitter.com/ravenandlily) Raven & Lily on [YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/user/ravenandlily08) Raven & Lily on [Pinterest](http://pinterest.com/ravenandlily/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Socially Responsible Accessories:** Raven & Lily provides socially responsible jewelry pieces while empowering female artisans in Ethiopia and India. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Raven & Lily creates unique and guilt-free jewelry pieces by using eco-friendly, recycled products. - **Support for HIV/AIDS Education and Treatment:** Proceeds from Raven & Lily accessories help provide craftswomen with sustainable incomes while also supporting HIV/AIDS education and treatment. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories Industry:** Raven & Lily's socially responsible accessories offer a unique and responsible alternative within the fashion accessories industry. - **Social Enterprise Industry:** Raven & Lily's business model provides a leading example in the social enterprise industry. - **Sustainable Fashion Industry:** Raven & Lily's use of eco-friendly, recycled products provide a sustainable solution within the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [D2C Artisan Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisan-marketplace1.md) - [Women-Designed Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaillard-jewelry.md) - [Empowering Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empowering-jewelry.md) - [Indigenous-Owned Self Care Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ravensong.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Nonprofit Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philanthropic-partnership.md) - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [Demi-Fine Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aaria-london.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md)