Through their connection to other women, women gain confidence and opportunities to participate more fully in the decision-making process in their families and communities.

Our Vision: We strive to realize social justice for women by supporting self-reliance, raising consciousness of individual talents and skills and enhancing cross-cultural relations.

We have three core projects:

1. Microenterprise project with weavers
2. Literacy program
3. Health education project

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Price Drop!

Weaving Yarn, Weaving Cultures, Weaving Lives:
A Circle of Women in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Photography by Tom Feher and text by Judith Lockhart-Radtke.
Forward by Lila Downs.

The books are here! A wonderful portrayal of the lives of the women of Miramar with whom we have worked for over eight years. The book is a way to say thank you to the women and to all of you who a have supported our programs.   

"In this book, when I see these women make dolls, learn to read and weave, it makes me smile from within. This interconnection between creation and stories, symbols and yarns makes me hopeful and happy...Listen to the story the textiles of Miramar will tell you. This book will bring you closer to their simple and natural vision of life and beauty."  Lila Downs

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Order your copy today. $30 includes shipping in the U.S. Enter "book" in the comments section.

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In 2006, the Circle of Women, in consultation with the weavers, piloted a literacy program. Augustina and Edith (left) are indigenous teachers in our literacy program.

As a child, Odilia (right) went to primary school where children said things to her which “made her heart hurt.” She didn’t go back. After attending the Circle of Women’s literacy classes she can now read and speak Spanish. She sees learning as very important and
knows it can be accomplished in a safe environment. She is going on to

primary school and probably will be able to finish within 18 months.

Learn more about the Mixteca Weavers—and how you can own one of their unique, beautifully hand-crafted shawls or rebozos.

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Donate now! Your generous support keeps our programs running.

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