Caroline Sherman has always had a passion for textiles and craft. Her visit to the village of Goroka, to meet communities of weavers in Papua New Guinea, marked a turning point in 2015. Motivated to empower the women and their families, and inspired by the artisan weavers’ clever colour play, Sherman went on to build the Among Equals brand around the idea of optimism and mindfulness.

To date, Among Equals works with more than 2,000 women in Papua New Guinea, with Sherman collaborating closely with region leaders and aggregators.