Oxlajuj B'atz'~Thirteen Threads~Trece Hilos
Oxlajuj B'atz'~Thirteen Threads~Trece Hilos
Member Since
2012
Category
Non-Governmental Organization
Website
www.thirteenthreads.org
Phone
502-7762-6245
Address
Calle 14 de febrero
Panajachel, Solol6
Guatemala
Guatemala
Regions of Operations
Central America and the Caribbean
Oxlajuj B'atz'~Thirteen Threads~Trece Hilos
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About Us
Thirteen Threads (Oxlajuj B'atz'/Trece Hilos) is a non-profit indigenous women’s empowerment and non-formal education organization based in Guatemala since 2004.
Our mission is to facilitate processes for Maya women artisans to bring about change, through their own efforts, that will alleviate the adverse effects of poverty and improve their quality of life. Our mission is guided by the principles of harmony, democracy, and sustainability.
Our vision is that, through the encouragement of Thirteen Threads, our members become empowered by increasing their knowledge and skills. Their participation in democratically run cooperatives with other women they trust and respect provides them with the ability to earn a sustainable income, which is beneficial to both their families and communities.
Sustainability Practices
Our Maya Women’s Center & Fair Trade Store, initiated in December 2010, is located in an historical building in downtown Panajachel. The Center houses a cooperative Fair Trade store, resource library, community space for meetings and special events, and provides a departure point for tours to the women’s communities.
Our tours are from half-day to visit one of our nearby coopeartives, or up to 10 days to visit many coopeartives and tourist sites throughout Guatemala. Tours are customized to fit the needs of our visitors. We also offer artisan classes in back strap weaving, rug-hooking, basket weaving, natural dye, and more.
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