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The proactive women project is based in personal and community development through trainings and workshops that also address the economic needs of the women by opening new market opportunities for them such as handicrafts, food preparation, and hospitality. This project supports women in generating an income to help cover the basic needs of their families.
Proactive Women Project
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Who are these proactive women?
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They are women between 20 to 40 years old who have had little access to personal development and few possibilities of overcoming their economic situations because of isolated locations and the lack of opportunities.
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1. Context: The economic situation in the municipality of Santiago Atitlán presents a series of challenges with a higher degree in rural areas. According to research done by the municipality and the lived experiences that ANADESA has familiarity with, the majorty of people who live in rural areas work in the fields, fish, or do beadwork. However, these sources of employment are not sufficient to cover basic needs or the current cost of living. The objective of ANADESA is to support the needs of these committed women to help their families get ahead. It´s been shown that here women have more difficulty finding a source of income and have less say in their families and communities. In 2006, the number of men exceeded women by 0.14%. Increased participation of women in the family economy contributes positive benefits to family activities. Through this, the project is not only to occupy women, but also to offer them training and opportunities within the different project activities.
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Why is it important to encourage education and participation among women?
It helps solve the economic needs of the families associated with ANADESA in the communities of Panabaj, Tzanchaj, and Chuk Muk through a variety of production activities. It also empowers women to strategically influence their families and communities with a development focus.
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General objective of the project
To empower women to implement strategic influence in their families and communities with a focus on sustainable community development in Panabaj, Tzanchaj, and Chuk Muk .
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Stregthen the economy of the associated women through trainings, workshops, and product making.
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Reinforce the knowledge of parents about and through the education of their children and the administration of a family budget.
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Contribute towards an income for families through eco-tourism. (tourism in natural, rural areas)
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Generate a source of employment through the creation of a bakery and restaurant.
Specific objectives
Components of the project (classes and workshops): health and hygiene, leadership, ANADESA in my family, food safety, principles and values, and parenting classes.
Description of each area of the project:
 |  Seguridad Alimentaria |  LeadershipLeadership training is a strategy that ANADESA uses with the women in the project to motivate and inspire them to fight day to day for their families and for sustainable development in the community. |  ANADESA in my familyLike leadership training, ANADESA in my family is a part of the program that motivates and inspires women to fight day to day for their families and for sustainable development in the community. There are also special activities for Mother´s Day and Christmas. |
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 Health and hygieneHealth and hygiene are indispensable in the wellbeing of a family. The lack of personal hygiene and health, a lack in the home, and in the family have been factors contributing to the growing rate of malnutrition in children. |  health and hygieneHealth and hygiene are indispensable in the wellbeing of a family. The lack of personal hygiene and health, a lack in the home, and in the family have been factors contributing to the growing rate of malnutrition in children. |  health and hygieneHealth and hygiene are indispensable in the wellbeing of a family. The lack of personal hygiene and health, a lack in the home, and in the family have been factors contributing to the growing rate of malnutrition in children. |  principles and valuesOur society lacks the values to live together in an environment of peace and the lack of familiy values creates division within families. ANADESA focuses on the discussion and development of the following values: responsibility, teamwork, respect, honesty, and perseverance. |
 principles and valuesOur society lacks the values to live together in an environment of peace and the lack of familiy values creates division within families. ANADESA focuses on the discussion and development of the following values: responsibility, teamwork, respect, honesty, and perseverance. | food safetyFood safety is a necessary subject to know about in order to maintain a healthy life. The women in the program receive training over hygiene in food preparation, and food habits and disorders. Poverty is not a justification for neglecting food safety. |  parenting classesThe principle educators in a family are the parents. Lack of attention in the home makes children look elsewhere for love and understanding. Unfortunately some of these interactions are with people who have negative influence. The parents of the students in the Triumphant Children program participate in parenting classes and workshops to take responsibility for their children. |  parenting classesThe principle educators in a family are the parents. Lack of attention in the home makes children look elsewhere for love and understanding. Unfortunately some of these interactions are with people who have negative influence. The parents of the students in the Triumphant Children program participate in parenting classes and workshops to take responsibility for their children. |
 parenting classesThe principle educators in a family are the parents. Lack of attention in the home makes children look elsewhere for love and understanding. Unfortunately some of these interactions are with people who have negative influence. The parents of the students in the Triumphant Children program participate in parenting classes and workshops to take responsibility for their children. |  parenting classesThe principle educators in a family are the parents. Lack of attention in the home makes children look elsewhere for love and understanding. Unfortunately some of these interactions are with people who have negative influence. The parents of the students in the Triumphant Children program participate in parenting classes and workshops to take responsibility for their children. |