Arzu’s Masters Collection has been featured in the latest edition of Azure Magazine!
Current Social Program Projects and Initiatives
ARZU’s Current Social Program Projects and Initiatives The innovative ARZU model of social entrepreneurship helps Afghan women weavers and their families break the cycle of poverty. We’re proud to be a part of the innovative projects that help provide them … Continue reading
ARZU Founder Connie K. Duckworth featured on WGN-TV
Arzu founder Connie K. Duckworth was featured on Chicago’s WGN TV in a special segment that aired Sunday May 12th, and Monday May 13th. Check it out here!
Gift Ideas for Mother’s and Father’s Day
The Gift for Parents That Have it All Still looking for that perfect gift for the parent that has everything? Why not give them a unique gift that gives back? Check out the rug collections from ARZU STUDIO HOPE for … Continue reading
ARZU STUDIO HOPE featured in Prime Living Magazine
ARZU STUDIO HOPE has been featured in the most recent issue of Prime Living Magazine. Click here to read the full article!
State of the World’s Mothers Report: Progress for Afghanistan
Uplifting and encouraging news for Afghanistan from Save the Children’s 2013 State of the World’s Mothers report today: “Today we are launching the State of The World Mothers Report, here in Kabul, Afghanistan! According to this report the state of … Continue reading
Meet the architects behind ARZU’s Masters Collection

Meet the six innovative architects who designed rugs for our Masters Collection: Frank Gehry, Michael Graves, Zaha Hadid, Margaret McCurry, Robert A.M. Stern, and Stanley Tigerman. Browse the full collection on our website.
Happy Earth Day from ARZU and Peace Cord®!
ARZU STUDIO HOPE Today we celebrate Earth Day. ARZU provides several environmentally-friendly apprenticeship programs and community projects in Bamyan, Afghanistan, including best practice horticulture and briquette production as an alternative fuel source. Last year, in addition to briquettes, some 600 … Continue reading
Malala named TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2013
Malala Yousafzai was named one of TIME’s 100 most influential people of 2013! This is beyond well-deserved. Malala has been such a crucial advocate for girls’ and women’s education worldwide. As an organization dedicated to empowering Afghan women and their … Continue reading
Connie K. Duckworth at the 2013 Skoll World Forum!
This week, ARZU Founder and CEO Connie K. Duckworth is attending the 10th Skoll World Forum on social entrepreneurship in Oxford, England. Connie is very excited to return to the forum and meet with and hear speeches by several inspirational … Continue reading
