Background
Since July 2024, the Powerful Means Initiative (PMI) has partnered with the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore to bring artisan products from Uganda and Nepal to the heart of campus. This collaboration bridges the gap between global partner organizations and the Notre Dame community, supporting student experiential learning while providing financial empowerment to our partners at Saint Bakhita Vocational Training Center (SBVTC) in Uganda and the Association for Craft Producers (ACP) in Nepal. Through this unique consignment partnership, the Hammes Bookstore has provided essential retail space and strategic oversight, helping to align these unique products with consumer preferences.