Empower Maya Weavers' Children through Education

With deep appreciation, we want to share how your support has made our education program in Cojolya possible, transforming lives and planting seeds for a bright future. In our facilities, we not only preserve the art of backstrap loom weaving, but also provide a safe and enriching environment for the children of our artisans during the afternoons or mornings.

Normally the routine for the youngest elementary students is classes in the morning until noon, during the afternoon they usually do their homework and then go to play. There are several students in the program who often have difficulties with some of their homework and that is where they come to the association to find out more about the subject assigned to them.

While the artisan mothers of these students are already at the Association's facilities weaving or knitting, some of the students arrive in the afternoon to be dropped off by their parents, where they take the opportunity to do their homework and get help with any questions they may have. Here, they receive academic and motivational support, helping them to reinforce their school skills and explore new areas of interest. Activities include creative drawing sessions, as well as personalized tutoring to address their doubts and strengthen their learning in the tasks they have been assigned at their school. We also provide access to computers and internet so that they can do their research and if a question arises we are on hand to answer it.

Students at the basic and/or diversified level usually come to the facilities on their own to use the computers and printouts, or if not, also to solve their doubts about their homework.

This intimate and welcoming environment not only fosters academic learning, but also promotes the personal development and self-esteem of our young students. On some mornings or afternoons, our Social Program Director is dedicated to inspiring and guiding these young people, creating a space where they can discover their potential and grow in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Thank you for making this program possible. Your generosity is not only changing lives, but also building a brighter future for our communities.

At Cojolya, joy overflows when we see the positive impact our education program has on the lives of our students. With each return to school, our hearts are filled with pride as we witness the children of our talented artisan weavers return with beaming smiles, ready to embark on a new year of learning and growth.

We are pleased to share with you the exciting progress of our education program during the months of March and April. At Cojolya, every day is an opportunity to transform lives and build a future full of hope and opportunity for our young students.

During this period, we have witnessed how the children of our talented artisan weavers have returned to school with contagious joy and renewed enthusiasm. Thanks to your generous support, these bright youngsters have had access to the school supplies necessary for their academic and personal development. 

In the photos we proudly share, you can see how our dedicated craftsmen accompany your children on this exciting adventure of school preparation and clearly the older ones go on their own, as long as they show the identification card that allows accessibility to these educational materials.

With love and care, they select the necessary school supplies, making sure that each child is equipped to face the academic challenges that await them.

Our education program is not only an investment in the future of these young students, but also in the future of our beloved community. By providing them with access to quality education, we are cultivating leaders and agents of change who will contribute to the growth and development of Cojolya and beyond.

We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support of our generous donors, whose generosity has made this vital program possible. Thanks to you, we can continue to strengthen the social fabric of our community and build a brighter future for generations to come.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making this dream of education and hope possible!