{"title":"Upavim Crafts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"UPAVIM is a self-run cooperative of women in La Esperanza, Guatemala that provides leadership opportunities, greater economic independence and education for the members and their families.  It represents a colorful beacon of hope and pride for many in La Esperanza. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1989, UPAVIM creates and sells colorful, handcrafted products for markets around the world. Sales of UPAVIM’s fair trade goods directly support the cooperative, a full-day kindergarten through 6th grade school, daycare, and a Montessori-based preschool. UPAVIM’s success in La Esperanza has also fueled the development of a health clinic, tutoring program, local bakery and more.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFacing poverty, crime and violence throughout their neighborhoods, the more than 60 women that represent UPAVIM find not only solidarity in a safe space but also a community of love, hope and purpose that aspires to produce generational improvements for one another.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0498\/7804\/0740\/collections\/upavim.crafts.webp?v=1782595629","url":"https:\/\/traditions.life\/collections\/upavim-crafts.oembed","provider":"Traditions Fair Trade \u0026 Gathering Place","version":"1.0","type":"link"}