Adasa uses Cojolya's computer for her works English and Tz'utujil class with Elias Monthly activity in May with the children Empower Maya Weavers' Children through Education

Cojolya Association

Org #45004
Vetted since 2017
1983
year founded
$22,640
raised on GlobalGiving
6
years fundraising
1
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

We are dedicated to the conservation of the millennial Mayan backstrap loom weaving tradition, not only as a historical relic but as a viable source of economic stability for our women weavers.

Project Leaders
Asociación Cojolya
Asociación Cojolya
Carina Vasquez
Carina Vasquez
Team
Fabiola Carina Vasquez, Antonio Ramirez Sosof, Jose Santos Sicay Mesia, Maria Sosof, Edwin Ajuchan
Organization Information
Comercial Las Mascaras, 2nd floor, Calle Real Canton Tzanjuyu
Santiago Atitlan Solola, 07019
Guatemala
+502 37925844
Organization Information
Comercial Las Mascaras, 2nd floor, Calle Real Canton Tzanjuyu
Santiago Atitlan Solola, 07019
Guatemala
+502 37925844

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

CARING FOR THE HANDS THAT WEAVE DREAMS

By Edwin Ajuchan | Social Programs Director

Amidst the threads and looms that give life to our products, there is a deeper story that deserves to be told. It is the story of the hard-working and dedicated hands of the Mayan artisans who proudly... Read the full report ›

Pillar of Hope: Continuing Education

By Edwin Ajuchan | Social Programs Director

On behalf of the entire Cojolya team, we would like to express our deep gratitude to those who make it possible for our education program to continue for another year. Your contribution has allowed... Read the full report ›

EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION OF WOMEN

By Carina Vasquez | Directora de Cojolya

The family income of several families comes from weaving and over the years several women have challenged their skills and knowledge to achieve personal and family goals and objectives. Andrea is a... Read the full report ›
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