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A Pandemic Update
Posted on August 07 2020
We are grateful to the many Mayan Hands customers and friends who have inquired about ...
In Solidarity
Posted on June 08 2020
“We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of ...
Baking During a Pandemic
Posted on May 20 2020
Are you among the thousands of people baking bread these days? It appears that under...
Together for Artisans
Posted on May 01 2020
On International Workers Day, we celebrate the talented women of Mayan Hands and artisa...
Emergency Artisan Support Appeal
Posted on April 10 2020
At this difficult time for all of us, we wish you health and strength. This is also a t...
We're All In This Together
Posted on March 19 2020
We hope this message finds you and yours safe and healthy. These are difficult days fo...
Connections
Posted on March 14 2020
So many times when we try to explain the significance of fair trade, we find it can ...
Perseverance
Posted on March 05 2020
Our guest blogger is Michael Averill, a sophomore student at Siena College. He is pursu...
Celebrating 30 Years!
Posted on January 27 2020
This year, Mayan Hands turns 30 and we are celebrating!
Since our very earliest days, w...
Artisan Profile: Cecilia Chiroy
Posted on December 08 2019
Cecilia is a determined woman and her persistence has reaped benefits not just for her...
Giving Tuesday
Posted on December 02 2019
Today on Giving Tuesday, a day when people around the world come together to celebrate...
Doña Catarina
Posted on November 16 2019
Mayan Hands is mourning the death of beloved artisan partner Catarina Barán, who die...
Bringing Meaning to Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Posted on September 16 2019
We are pleased to feature this guest blog by Rabbi Deborah Silver, serving Shir Chada...
"As a Girl, I Have Rights"
Posted on September 08 2019
“Through games, stories and reflections, I’m learning that as a girl I have the same ri...
Textile Traveler's Guide to Guatemala
Posted on June 11 2019
Our guest blogger, Dr. Laurie Naranch, is Associate Professor of Political Science at S...
To Be a Girl
Posted on May 20 2019
Our guest blogger Erik Pocasangre and his co-worker Jackeline Menchu, both of the organ...
Two Hundred Women Strong
Posted on May 03 2019
After a long boat ride on Lake Atitlan, a bus and tuk tuk rides to the top of the mou...
Crafting Change
Posted on February 15 2019
Anticipation was in the air last week as thirteen Mayan Hands artisan partners gathere...