Malia Designs provides dedicated, sustainable income to at-risk women in Cambodia, so that they are less vulnerable to trafficking and can be proud of how they earn a living. Together, they break the cycle of poverty, and create high-quality, fashion-forward accessories that can be used everyday.

“Women have really led the charge and spread the word about the positive ways that their lives have changed through having sustainable, long term, and fairly paid employment.“

As part of our celebration of International Women’s Day in March, we interviewed Malia Designs founder, Lia Valerio, about her commitment to women artisans in Cambodia.

Read the interview