After a couple years I decided to search for a second job in Xela, a shop hired me and I wasn't happy beacuse they were always judging me beacuse of my culture and the Mayan clothes I wear but I really needed the money so I stayed there until my sister told me about AMA and she told me they were looking for someone to do cleaning, after a few days I had an interview and started working very soon. Then a woman started teaching me how to sew when I had free time and I learned really fast, the first time I started to sew, it took me three days to make a small bag, nowadays I can sew six small bags a day.
I'm happy to be part of Pixan and thankful for all the new opportunities to improve my knowldge and also for the opportunity to share what I have learned with other woman who are part of the project. I love to spend my time in the workshop! ♡
⋘Pixan is always supporting women in the communities but one of the most important things is that when you make a purchase you aren't supporting just one woman, you are supporting entire families and helping them to grow and prosper.⋙
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⋘Pixan is always supporting women in the communities but one of the most important things is that when you make a purchase you aren't supporting just one woman, you are supporting entire families and helping them to grow and prosper.⋙
-My family and I are very thankful for your support because it helps us to put bread on the table.
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I am Pascuala Guachiac y Guachiac. I am 30 years old and I am from the community of Xeabaj II, Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán, Solóla. I am a mother of 2 children. I am currently a Pixan weaver, where I have been working for 8 years and with my income, I support my children’s education and help my husband cover the daily expenses. I was able to study and graduate from Primary School Teaching but I did not look for work because I got married. By being part of Pixan I have been able to develop my skills as a weaver, and the workshops that I have received have helped me to improve and continue to learn.
Pixan is always supporting women in the communities but one of the most important things is that when you make a purchase you aren't supporting just one woman, you are supporting their entire families and providing them an extra income to be able to feed their kids and pay for their education.
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She started to have different trainings and that's how her skill was developed and improved. After several months, HSP-AMA called her to become part of the organization, as a community facilitator and weaving supervisor. It has been 4 years now, Paola is in her first year of College studying Marketing and willing to keep empowering herself, and all the women in the highlands of Guatemala.
You can support Paola purchasing Pixan's products through our website or visiting our store! ♡
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