Behind every candle we pour is a resilient woman and her journey toward a brighter future. Whether fleeing persecution, a war widow, or a mother escaping poverty, her strength and perseverance have led her to Prosperity Candle. She is rebuilding her life one candle at a time.
Your candle includes the name of the woman candle maker who made it for you, either on the label or a story card. She would love to hear from you.
Click on one of the photos below to send a note!
"Everything here has meaning to me, and I love that. The wax, the light, and the people."
Click here to read Moo Kho's story and send her a message.
"I am the middle child, the 4th oldest in my family. My dream is to learn English."
Click here to read Nyota's story and send her a message.
"Someday I hope to visit my parents and siblings who are still in the refugee camp."
Click here to read Sai Aye's story and send her a message.
"I would like to become a U.S. citizen and gain the freedoms I've sought my entire life."
Click here to read Tha Thay's story and send her a message.
"My dream is to see my child grow up and to be an American citizen."
Click here to read Fatuma's story and send her a message.
"I want my kids to finish school and have a better life."
Click here to read Poe's story and send her a message.
"My dream is for my children to go to college and to buy a house."
Click here to read Zubeda's story and send her a message.
"My happiest memory is the day my daughter was born."
Click here to read Madeleine's story and send her a message.
"For myself I hope that I have a job that I can support my family. For my kids, I hope they grow to be a good person."
Click here to read Shah's story and send her a message.
"I want my kids to grow up to help me. I also want them to speak good English."
Click here to read Sabato's story and send her a message.
"I have a dream for my children. That is that my children will be educationists and businessmen."
Click here to read Tin Tin's story and send her a message.
"My greatest joy is seeing my children thrive."
Click here to read Tha Paw's story and send her a message.
"It's very peaceful... I am so excited to go to school and for my younger brother to go to school. My dream is to be a nurse!"
Click here to read Lydia's story and send her a message.
"My work at Prosperity Candle helps me to create a brighter future for my children."
Click here to read Naw's story and send her a message.
"I am always thinking in two ways, because I am the main support for my mother and siblings in Burma, and also I have family here in the U.S."
Click here to read Sui's story and send her a message.
"My dream is to complete my education and become a chef."
Click here to read Htoo's story and send her a message.
"I miss my childhood home, but I am happy to be living and working in the U.S. with other Burmese refugees."
Click here to read Khin Ma's story and send her a message.
"I like making candles because candles give every light."
Click here to read Mee Mee's story and send her a message.