Women and Family Center

Sustainable Income System

The ultimate goal of women’s economic empowerment is to enable women to make decisions (Gates Foundation). This system brings economy inside of the community, instead of outsourcing to Iquitos for day labor, as is typical for Claverito residents.

Women and Family CenterLearn and Work

The center provides a space for women to work and learn about economic empowerment and the traditional craft of weaving chambira.

Minga Peru- Community Partner

Minga is a nonprofit organization based in Iquitos that runs female leadership programs, as well as handicraft training workshops.

Chambira Palm- Resource

The chambira palm (Astrocaryum chambira) is native to the Amazon rainforest and can be harvested sustainably for it’s fiber, fruit, and medicinal purposes (Larson, 2019).

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Market- Profit

Chambira crafts, like baskets and bags are commonly sold in Iquitos to tourists. One article reported women making as many as 15-20 baskets/month, earning $10 each (approx. $14 today) (Guel & Penn, 2009).

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