This episode begins with the acknowledgment of a significant and sad anniversary in the lives of millions of refugees around the world but picks up with a story of hope and empowerment next!We chat with founder of The Master's Handicrafts, Sharla Shaver. The Master's Handicrafts is an export business in the country of Kyrgyzstan dedicated to helping indigenous women of Central Asia develop marketable skills and provide for their families.Sharla describes what life is like in Kyrgyzstan, what she calls "the Switzerland of Asia," and the challenges the women who work with her face daily ranging from widespread corruption and limited access to healthcare.Plus, we fill our listeners in on the new partnership between The Off Ramp and The Master's Handicrafts and the plans we have for future collaboration.instagram.com/themastershandicrafts.kgfacebook.com/themastershandicrafts