Maya Traditions Foundation
Unverified non-profit organisation
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Maya Traditions Foundation is a Guatamalan
NGO dedicated to facilitating access to national and international markets for 180 Maya backstrap weaver artisans and their families in the highlands of Guatemala. The Foundation follows a fair trade model continually seeking to build capacity in regard to accessing formal education, health care and development of entrepreneurial skills. The Foundatio’sn complementary social programme currently reach over 500 family and community members of the artisans with whom the organisation works.
Website
http://www.mayatraditions.org
Year established
2007
Organisation annual cash turnover (in US$ equivalent)
Less than 500,000
About this organisation
Partnership types
Advocacy of global issues; Doing business with the poor; Project funding
Regions / countries / territories
Americas: Guatemala
Global issues
Arts and culture; Children, youth and family welfare; Community development; Education...
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- Arts and culture
- Children, youth and family welfare
- Community development
- Education and training
- Job creation and enterprise development
- Gender issues
- Labour conditions
- Tourism, travel, leisure and sports
- Trade and development
Goods categories
Apparel & fashion; Furniture & furnishings; Textiles & leather products