The women involved in the artisan cooperatives in Rwanda have experienced various changes from their participation in the cooperatives. Compelling stories of changes in diet, finances, family dynamics, community, concerns, daily life, future goals, and change in self emerged as themes regarding empowerment of women participants in artisan cooperatives. The participatory rural appraisal techniques provided an environment to capture responses in community. The use of these techniques along with focus groups and interviews allowed me to capture the changes the women have experienced. My photos document both their participation in the activities and their daily work. Changes in Diet Being a part of a cooperative and having a more stable income allowed many women to experience the typical three meals a day. Some of the cooperatives provided morning tea or lunch for those working. Such changes gave the women even greater courage to try other foods they previously avoided buying. W