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Mayan Hands is a fair-trade nonprofit dedicated to providing economic and educational opportunities to Maya women and girls, so that they can build sustainable futures for themselves, their families and communities, as they continue to live within the culture they cherish.
Mayan Hands collaborates with 15 artisan groups in the rural Guatemalan highlands, representing about 200 skilled craftswomen. Each group operates as a collectively-run, democratically organized micro-enterprise. Each group receives support and training in areas such as bookkeeping, tax requirements, and design. The long-term partnerships are evident, with some artisans working with Mayan Hands for more than 30 years. Artisans speak one or more of the four Mayan languages: K’iche’, Kaqchikel, Tz’utujil, or Achí, with some also speaking Spanish.
To address educational disparities in rural Maya communities, Mayan Hands offers an educational program that provides scholarships and school supplies to the daughters of artisans. This initiative aims to create brighter futures through education and empowerment for women and girls.
