Help Mayan women generate income in Mexico

Summary

This project works with the Mayan community to help women generate income through producing jams for the tourism industry. Help these women purchase industrial kitchen equipment

Received £104 from 3 donations from people around the world like:

Rachel

(Anon.)

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More Information About this Project

Project Needs and Beneficiaries

This project benefits the Chumpon commnity in Zona Maya. Due to the isolation of this jungle community, it is hard for these people to benefit from the prosperous tourism industry in nearby Cancun. The community has been forced to migrate to tourist resorts to look for work, leaving their families and having to live in Cancun. As people leave their villages, traditional customs, skills and ways of life are gradually vanishing.

Activities

Having completed the training, registered the product & brand name, the women are now just waiting for the last of the vital equipment needed to finish the kitchen. This project will raise funds for this equipment.

Funding Information

This project has been retired and is no longer accepting donations.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).

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Why this Project is Important

Potential Long Term Impact

The project will help create new opportunities for Maya women, allowing them to benefit from tourism and increase their income so that they can provide for their families

Project Message

"This is a dream come true for these Maya women who have invested nearly three years now into starting up their small jam business."
- Rachel James, Programmes Officer in Mexico