Awamaki

Although it's getting warmer here in Ollantaytambo Peru, we know the leaves are turning and it's getting cooler elsewhere. What better way to warm your heart and body than buying some of our sustainable scarves, hats, or gloves? awamaki.org/shopfront/

"Solpayki Urpichay sonqoy" is Quechua for thank you- on World Gratitude Day, all of us at Awamaki would like to say Solpayki Urpichay sonqoy for helping us continue our mission!

Happy friendship day! Did you know we've been creating lasting friendship bonds with 9 co-operatives and 5 communities in the Sacred Valley of Peru for the last ten years?

Wondering where the women working with Awamaki live? Learn more about our newest tourism cooperative here! You can see it for yourself on your very own overnight tour in the andes. Pop on over to the ‘visit’ page of our website to learn more! awamaki.org/2017/07/05/mee…

What makes the women in Kelkanka smile? Workshops & trainings! They help our artisans learn about self esteem, how to be a leader, & improving their skills to become successful independent business women! Support us as we strive to empower more women! awamaki.org/donate/

Meet Gregoria in our newest blogpost! She tells us everything about the workshops she's participated in and explains to us what a "montera" is. Like many of the women we work with she's dedicated and passionate. awamaki.org/2019/07/01/mee…

Who made your clothes? Where are they from? If you don’t know the answer, odds are your clothes might not be sustainable or environmentally friendly. Support Awamaki & your purchases will help sustain the environment & lift Andean women out of poverty! awamaki.org/home/shopfront/

"The fashion industry is the world’s second biggest polluter, after the oil industry..." Read more about the fight against fast fashion here: theguardian.com/fashion/2019/j…

It’s FINALLY summer! Looking for a great trip to take as you enjoy some holiday time? Join us in Peru to experience all that Awamaki holds dear. From weaving lessons, to hikes, to cuisine, we can’t wait to show your all that this valley has to offer! awamaki.org/visit/

Originally told she could not go to Antarctica without another woman to accompany her, Peden now has a line of cliffs on the continent named in her honor. smithmag.co/GwTMK7

#MondayMotivation: Encourage and empower one another for a gender-equal world.

Love your new Awamaki products, but wish you could see the production process in action? Visit our partner artisan cooperatives in Peru and see it for yourself! awamaki.org/visit/

courant.com/community/hart… "When the Knitting Club meets, anxious teenagers who have struggled in school find a new sense of calm." Take a moment for yourself and pick up some knitting needles on an evening in!

It is important to explore the world and experience different cultures in a sustainable and helpful way. Learn more about sustainable tourism from @bigfivetravel and be inspired for your next adventure! Maybe even a visit to Awamaki is in your future! bigfive.com/sustainable-to…

Tourism for Tomorrow awards 2019: winners and finalists #TravelTuesday #IFWTWA @WTTC @Awamaki @LemonTreeHotels @cardamomtent @Nikoi @Intrepid_Travel @MasungiGeo #SocEnt #Sustainability buff.ly/2G9gcLL via @guardian

“Everyone has ocean to fly, if they have the heart to do it. Is it reckless? Maybe. But what do dreams know of boundaries?” - Amelia Earhart Help women achieve their own dreams here with Awamaki. awamaki.org/donate/

Happy Mother’s Day! Meet Cipriana, an artisan from the community of Patacancha. By working with Awamaki, "I am able to feed my family and put my five sons in school,” she explained. Donate to Awamaki in honor of a caring mother in your life. awamaki.org/donate/

How do artisans spin alpaca wool into yarn? Pushka, a process they learn when they are about ten-years-old. Want to learn how to spin for yourself? Take a tour with Awamaki & learn directly from our partner artisans in the Sacred Valley of the Incas! awamaki.org/visit/

Want work for an important cause abroad next semester? Apply to volunteer in Peru! We're taking applications for volunteers looking to join us in August & September. Empower Andean women & become empowered yourself as you gain skills working with Awamaki! awamaki.org/volunteer/