The United Nations, Self-efficacy, and a Soccer Field
The root cause of the problems faced by Las Mujeres is poverty; its many branches impact all aspects of their lives. Las Mujeres** have histories of abuse, abandonment, …
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Josselin Opens A Savings Account
Gracia is proud to share with you that as of July 3, 2019, Josselin Carolina opened up her own savings account. Josselin has been working in the Milagros …
A Visit to UNICEF
Pictured: NOVICA National Representative, Diego Chacón, UNICEF Communications Officer, Pilar Escudero, Gracia Executive Director, Clare Johnston Kunkel, and Gracia Board Member, Charles Harris On Thursday, February 21, 2019, Gracia …
Gracia Receives Award from Target Corporation
Las Mujeres Fuertes with Susana Juarez of Target, Guatemala Last week, Gracia’s Mujeres Fuertes took the bus from Jalapa to Guatemala City to receive recognition from the Target Corporation …
Las Mujeres Fuertes featured on Los Angeles TV News
Screenshot from the KTLA news clip Los Angeles network KTLA and representatives from the US and Guatemala UNICEF visited the Milagros Workroom during October. This piece was produced 11/21/18 …
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 …
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 …