Guatemala is a county filled with people just as breathtaking as its landscape; a country where the Mayan civilization flourished, and the ruins remain to whisper their secrets. Like many countries rich in culture and tradition, Guatemala’s history is also, sadly, a bloody one.Less than 20 years ago Guatemaltecans saw the end of a violent civil war that lasted 36 long years, leaving in its path 200,000 dead or missing, and a bleak future for those left behind. TOMORROW I have the incredible honor of traveling to Guatemala with a RoCkiN team of Noonday Ambassadors to be a small part of our Artisans story of recovery and redemption. Many of their families lives were affected by the devastating violence of the war’s oppressive regimes. Having been dispossessed of lands and forced to work for unfair wages, sustainable employment seemed an unattainable dream. BUT Now with over 3 years of consistent income, our Guatemalan artisans have been able to rise out of poverty AND share with you their incredible talents in beadwork, weaving, and leatherworking, while bringing hope and a future to their families and communities. I hope that you will follow us on our journey filled with hugs, laughter, and happy tears as we glean from the wisdom of the beautiful Guatemalan people and share in their successes, their victory over history, and as sisters without borders. Stay updated on the Noonday Collection Facebook page, as well as Instagram, using #noondayguatemala When you see a picture of a smiling artisan, remember, YOU made that happen!
Posted on: Wed, 06 Aug 2014 12:09:03 +0000
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