More Information About this Project

Project Needs and Beneficiaries

In the marginalized states of Chihuahua, Chiapas, and Oaxaca, agricultural areas are washed out by deforestation, and men go to the U.S. for work, leaving women as the heads of their households. It is essential that women generate an income so their families can survive. 400 women have formed 4 cooperatives and have received funds to make earth-friendly crafts, such as weaving organic cotton clothing and bedding. Additional training is needed to support their sustainability.

Activities

A 2-year business administration training program will ensure economic autonomy by teaching how to improve product design, lower production time, find additional retail outlets, market products, create a business development strategy & keep books.

Funding Information

Total Funding Received to Date: $650

Funding Information

This project is now in implementation and no longer available for funding. Received funds will be used to accomplish concrete objectives as indicated in the project's "Activities" section. Updates will be posted under the "Progress Report" tab as they become available.

Donors' contributions and pledges to this project totaled $650.  The original project funding goal was $11,000.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

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