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Maya Traditions Foundation leverages traditional Maya heritage and art, connecting female artisans with national and international markets committed to the Fair Trade Principles. Recognized as one of the early leaders in the Fair Trade model, Maya Traditions Foundation now works with over 120 indigenous women, providing quality textile-based products around the world.
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La Puerta Abierta hosts a wide range of activities designed to enhance the educational opportunities for local students. These activities include: primary education, a traveling library, Mommy and Me programs, and teen reading groups. Through developing their individual talents and confidence, they prepare our students to become future agents of change and leaders in our community. They open doors to: creativity, critical thinking, literacy, diversity, cultivating teachers, and brightening futures. |
Safe Passage touches the lives of thousands of people living outside the Guatemala City dump, providing opportunities and building futures through the power of education. Today, over 550 children, ranging in age from 2 to 21 years, are currently enrolled at Safe Passage. More than 100 parents and grandparents participate in Adult Literacy and 40 mothers are members of Creamos. |
The Highland Women's Association is an organization of Maya women working in rural communities within the Western Highlands of Guatemala. They develop new strategies of survival in the face of rapid social, economic, and cultural change and organize themselves into mutual support networks, which provide opportunities to improve their own lives, their families' and their communities. |