The role of mothers is pivotal in transmitting culture. Mothers contribute to cultural survival in many ways and play a crucial part in safeguarding our cultural memory. Here are just a few areas of culture which depend on mothers around the world for their continuation.
Read MoreWomen are a crucial part of social and economic development as well as cultural transmission. The most straightforward example would be looking at how mothers influence the transmission and continuation of languages ("mother tongue", we call it) or various traditional artisanal techniques. It is essential to develop sustainable livelihoods and business models that encourage traditional skills and support women. We created a short guide to start.
Read MoreMayaBags®️ handmade bags carry a profound story about Belizean Maya culture, its inherent creativity and the female Maya artisans who make the textiles that frame the bags. MayaBags is a successful social enterprise that works with Maya women from the Toledo District. This is their story!
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