The women of Sololá, Guatemala, are weaving a brighter future for themselves and their families, thanks to a generous Food For The Poor donor. In Sololá, a small community of 5,000 about 80 miles west of Guatemala City, slightly less than half the population lives in extreme poverty, earning an average of $1.25 or less per day. The indigenous women have a rich history of weaving, but the main barrier between a life of poverty and financial independence is access to a viable market. Now, through a partnership between Food For The Poor, Caritas and Mercado Global, these artisans are […]
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- The Good News
- 9 Sep 2019
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