These are a few sites that we think you might like to visit if you're interested in Guatemala and/or Fair Trade.
WEAVE A REAL PEACE (WARP)
Weave a Real Peace (WARP) serves as a catalyst for improving the quality of life of textile artisans in communities-in-need. We provide information and networking opportunities to individuals and organizations who value the social, cultural, historic, and artistic importance of textiles around the world.
OXLAJUJ B'ATZ'
Oxlajuj B'atz' provides training for more than 300 weavers and artisans from 21 groups throughout various rural areas of Guatemala. This is accomplished by means of workshops, classes, campaigns and community follow-ups. For more information on Oxlajuj B'atz's programs click on the link above.
FAIR TRADE RESOURCE NETWORK
Fair Trade Resource Network is the only non-profit organization in the world focused exclusively on Fair Trade education, helping people to better understand the impact of their buying decisions. For more information on Fair Trade Resource Network's special projects check out their website.
SPEAK SHOP
Learn Spanish one on one with a live Professional tutor. Good, old fashioned tutoring is fun and affordable at Speak Shop. Choose a time, a tutor and meet through your computer. For more information on learning Spanish with Speak Shop check out their website.
ART WORKSHOPS IN GUATEMALA
Art Workshops in Guatemala offers classes in Creative Writing, Drawing/Painting/Watercolor, Fiber Arts/Beading/Textile, Photography, Film and Video and Spanish Language Study in historic Antigua, Guatemala. They do a weaving tour, so you can actually visit us in Guatemala. For more about Artworkshops special projects check their website.
GLOBAL EXCHANGE
Global Exchange carries many of the products made by our groups in Guatemala. The Global Exchange Stores offer many producer groups in many countries to sell their work. For more about Global Exchange's special projects check their website.
TERRA EXPERIENCE
Terra Experience - is a source for Hand-woven Ethnic Doll Clothes that fit American Girl™ and other Fun Stuff from the Markets of the World. They are now carrying the dolls made in our doll project.
THE FAIR TRADE FEDERATION
The Fair Trade Federation is a national organization dedicated to the principles of fair trade. To learn more about how Fair Trade helps people in developing countries click here.
CO-OP AMERICA
A website which features practical steps for using your consumer and investor power for social change.
MUSEUM DISTRICT.COM
A service of the National Museum Store Association.
THE WEBSITE OF DR. CAROL VENTURA
Dr. Ventura is an Associate Professor of Art and author of many books on textile arts. This is a great site to visit where you can learn about the crafts of Guatemalan Tapestry Crochet and Backstrap Weaving which are featured in most of our products.
MAYA EXPEDITIONS
Nominated by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the top 20 eco-outfitters of the world. Check out this website to learn more about their eco-tours featuring Guatemalan Culture, archaeological trekking, whitewater rafting, kayaking, caving, volcanoes more.
MARILYN ANDERSON ~ PRO ARTE MAYA
The work of Marilyn Anderson - Images and Publications about Maya Arts and Crafts/Pro Arte Maya, showcases her Mayan themed Note Cards, Prints, and wonderful coloring books, sold both in Guatemala and the US.
LAKE ATITLAN WEBSITE
A very informative site filled a great deal information about Guatemala and the Lake Atitlan area of the central highlands. A good site to visit if you are planning a trip to Guatemala and plan to visit Panajachel and the other villages which border this magnificent lake.
HEART FOR NATIONS / SCHOLORSHIP PROGRAMS
Formed in 2001 by Michelle and John White, HEART for the Nations is a not-for-profit ministry helping the poor in Central and South America. They raise funds for water filter distribution to the Mayas and support Maya children with education scholarships. They are currently working with Maya Traditions to fund scholorships.
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