Location: The Valley of the Rio Cangrejal, La Ceiba, Honduras
Date: May 16, 2019
About this submission:
“Jenny Lobo runs the Women’s Sewing Cooperative in the Valley of the Rio Cangrejal in La Ceiba, Honduras. The local women in the village came together about 30 years ago to construct the Sewing Cooperative and install the cable crossing the river.
The women slowly started to accumulate sewing machines and to produce their products from colorful local cloth.
Their themes include jungle, birds, and the animals of the Honduran rainforest. Murals, aprons, place mats, hot mats, and tablecloths are just a few examples of their beautiful art.
During times when men are largely the sole ‘bread winners’, the sewing cooperative gives women the chance to create art, earn wages, and contribute financially to their family’s well being. “
Supporting local women run businesses like sewing and coffee. Working with groups like JourneyWomen to continue to provide more specialty tours and packages for women.
What can women travellers do to support other women when they travel?
Seek out local women run businesses to visit and support.
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