Entrepreneurship training for disadvantaged women

Dear Difteur-ses,

Maria Inés is 46 years old and lives in Lamas, a hilltop town in northern Peru. From the Shipiba community, she grew up in precarious circumstances, but also with a precious heritage: the traditional embroidery skills passed down by her mother.

Today, she is raising her two daughters alone. Since her difficult separation, she has lived with great instability. Her ex-partner continues to exert a form of control over her, both financially and emotionally. To keep her head above water, Maria Inés started making embroidered clothes inspired by her culture. But despite working long hours, her business was not enough to support herself.

The support provided by Impulso volunteers marked a turning point. Together, they imagined new, more accessible products, created a catalog, professional visuals, communication tools, a realistic budget... But above all, they launched Shipiba embroidery workshops with her, which enabled her to share her culture, feel valued, and generate additional income at the same time.

These workshops have also been an opportunity to forge links with other women in the region, such as Carmela, a Tarapoto seamstress with whom she is now developing a new line of accessories.

Gradually, Maria Inés is regaining her place, her strength and her pride. This new lease of life is that of a woman moving forward, surrounded and inspired by a supportive network that gives full meaning to the word "community".

Dear difteur-ses,

This March 8, we celebrated the battles fought, the victories achieved and the strength of all those who, every day, shape a fairer future ⭐

At Impulso, we have a special thought for the women micro-entrepreneurs we support. These fighters who, despite the obstacles, dare to undertake, reinvent themselves and build a better future for themselves and their families. Thanks to your support, they gain access to the tools, training and support essential to developing their business 🙌🏻

💛 Thank you, our difors, who make this commitment possible.

Happy International Women's Rights Day to one and all! 🎉