UNICEF visits the Milagros Workroom
Ilma demonstrating a Molly bracelet to the UNICEF crew On Monday, October 8, 2018, Las Mujeres Fuertes of the Milagros Workroom were honored to host teams from UNICEF. The …
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Maria and Erica’s Excellent Adventures
Maria (Left) and Erica (Right) Maria and Erica are in the first class of women participating in the G.E.T. program and applying those entrepreneurial skills to the Milagros workshop. And …
Featured Artisan: Josselin Carolina
We have an inspiring story to share with you about one of our employees: Josselin Carolina was found in the market of Jalapa and brought to the Casa Hogar …
The Gracia Board of Directors with Madre Claudia and the Mujeres Fuertes Jalapa, Guatemala
Gracia’s directors travel annually to the Milagros Workshop at the Casa Hogar. During their visit, the Board meets with the young women and evaluates the progress of Gracia’s …
Gracia Entrepreneur Training (G.E.T.) Continues
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 was the first day of the second in our series of GET modules. Donna opened by reviewing the Overview of Entrepreneurship module and continued …
NOVICA Visits to the Milagros Workshop
This May NOVICA, the official catalog of National Geographic, sent representatives Diego Chacon and Alejandra Navichoc from the Central/South American office to visit the Milagros workshop. NOVICA sells …
Gracia Makes it to the Oscars!
Michele Harris wore Milagros’ signature necklace in an AARP commercial that aired on National TV during the Oscar awards ceremony. Michele was the very first person to buy …
Gracia Has Been Accepted to their First Professional Trade Show!
This September Gracia is excited to bring their jewelry and accessories to the New World Craft Show at the hotel Santa Domingo in Antigua, Guatemala. Over the next …
Enthusiastic Start to the Gracia Entrepreneur Training (G.E.T.)
Seven young women began Module I, Entrepreneurial Overview, on Monday, February 29, 2016. This took place in a conference room at the Puente Viejo Hotel. Prior to beginning …
An Interview with Madre Claudia
In February, Gracia’s board of directors met in Guatemala for a meeting. During that time, board member Charles Harris had a chance to sit down with Madre Claudia, …