Meet Arshad

Meet Arshad

Arshad has the inventive mind of a problem-solver and the skilled hands of a master craftsman. His bright smile and thoughtful determination speak of a man transformed,  but his journey to confidence and dignity was not an easy one.

Born an orphan and raised in a relative’s home, Arshad grew up without affirmation or belonging. His creativity and intelligence went unnoticed, his ideas dismissed. He carried a quiet sense of inferiority, hiding the spark of potential that lived inside him.

Outside the walls of his troubled home, however, that light began to break through. His friends noticed his resourcefulness and curiosity,  the same friends who, years later, would invite him to join them in a fair-trade artisan workshop, creating handcrafted goods for the global market.

At first, Arshad was hesitant. He had known harsh work environments before,  places without appreciation or respect. For the first year, he kept to himself, unsure if this new “home” would be any different.

But everything changed.

In this new environment of encouragement, dignity, and opportunity, Arshad’s creativity began to blossom. Surrounded by mentors who valued his ideas and coworkers who treated him as an equal, he discovered what empowerment truly meant. He began contributing his inventive designs and problem-solving skills to improve production, and soon became known for his ingenuity and leadership.

Today, Arshad is admired by his peers and celebrated as a skilled and respected artisan. His sense of worth and creativity extend far beyond his workbench, they shape his family, his community, and the next generation.

Arshad’s children are growing up in a home filled with love, stability, and hope,  a home built by the same hands that once feared rejection.

His story is a testament to what’s possible when fair-trade jobs meet human dignity ,  when the forgotten are given a chance to thrive, not just survive.

At Work of Worth, we believe every artisan deserves that chance. Every handmade piece we share carries a story like Arshad’s,  a story of resilience, transformation, and redemption through dignified work.