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Education And More is a tax exempt charitable organization by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) public charity.
Contributions are tax deductible according to tax code.
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2007-2012
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Education And More
is a Christian, Fair Trade charitable organization providing assistance to artisans and their families through educational opportunities and Fair Trade
is a Christian, Fair Trade charitable organization providing assistance to artisans and their families through educational opportunities and Fair Trade
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Luke 10:29
Luke 10:29
August 2010 -- Artisan handcrafted purse featured in magazine! “Just about the cutest version of a hippie bag I
have ever seen.” That’s what was said about one of our artisan purses in the August, 2010 issue of Lucky
Magazine, a fashion magazine about shopping and style.The purse pictured was made by the artisan group,
Mujeres Juaneras T’zutujiles, and was woven on a backstrap loom of black yarns with some sparkly magenta
stripes. Due to the magazine article we are totally sold out of this purse! Our next shipment will arrive the first of
September so check back to our website online store if you are interested..Fair Trade and artisan crafted — our
artisans receive so many benefits when we sell their designs!! We are so delighted that our artisans were honored
and their design and craftsmanship featured in such a great magazine.
August 2010 -- Education And More has been nominated for the Fair Trade Federation's "Most Positive
Change Created in a Producer Community" Award 2010. They received these comments about our
work:
"They crafted innovative ways to increase income, empower the artisans to take on newer responsibilities and deliver greater impact over the long run."
"They offer opportunities for consumers to make an impact beyond just purchasing of their goods."
"Growing the economy in both agricultural and educational sectors is an important multifaceted approach to bringing fairness and opportunity to the region."
Whether we win the award or not we are humbled and honored by the nomination!
"They crafted innovative ways to increase income, empower the artisans to take on newer responsibilities and deliver greater impact over the long run."
"They offer opportunities for consumers to make an impact beyond just purchasing of their goods."
"Growing the economy in both agricultural and educational sectors is an important multifaceted approach to bringing fairness and opportunity to the region."
Whether we win the award or not we are humbled and honored by the nomination!
Feb 2011 --Education And More announces new programs and fundraising projects.
---------new sewing centers for our Fair Trade artisans along with classes to learn to sew. We have worked with these groups for several years and they are in need of sewing machines, sewing lessons, tables, and supplies in order to increase their income with sewn items.
---------to fundraise for a new Christian Education Center, MIRETO Kids, in Panajachel, Guatemala. It will be used for Christian Education classes throughout the week for the church, MIRETO (Ministry of Total Restoration) and also will be used for Bible studies during the day. They will be opening their doors to street children to have a place of rest, a place to learn if they are unable to go to school and a safe place during the day. Eventually a day care center will be opened. Funds are needed for everyday expenses as well as for equipment: tables, chairs, book shelves, desks, cleaning equipment, etc.
---------new sewing centers for our Fair Trade artisans along with classes to learn to sew. We have worked with these groups for several years and they are in need of sewing machines, sewing lessons, tables, and supplies in order to increase their income with sewn items.
---------to fundraise for a new Christian Education Center, MIRETO Kids, in Panajachel, Guatemala. It will be used for Christian Education classes throughout the week for the church, MIRETO (Ministry of Total Restoration) and also will be used for Bible studies during the day. They will be opening their doors to street children to have a place of rest, a place to learn if they are unable to go to school and a safe place during the day. Eventually a day care center will be opened. Funds are needed for everyday expenses as well as for equipment: tables, chairs, book shelves, desks, cleaning equipment, etc.
May 2011 -- Educational Weaving Tour to Guatemala. The members of the weaving tour didn't let
the language barrier stop them from having a good time and learning the new skill of backstrap
weaving. They traveled and met artisan groups, learned about the daily lives and how their
weavings and handcrafts helps their families. They even took time to learn a few words in T'zutujil
and how the artisans make dyes for the cotton yarn from plants and vegetables.
August 2011 -- Education And More presents 3 sewing centers to help women
learn a new skill and be able to help earn money for their families.
Sewing lessons begin and will continue for months so the women are accomplished seamstresses when they are finished.
Sewing lessons begin and will continue for months so the women are accomplished seamstresses when they are finished.
September 2011 -- E&M announces a fundraising effort to give all the children of the
Choacruz artisan group, Artesanas T'zaput, help in attending the local school.
Donations are being accepted to help purchase backpacks and school supplies for all
the school age children from pre-school through high school. Many of these children are
unable to go to school because of the lack of school supplies.
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December 2011 -- Artisan Group receives new sewing center building. E&M
announces plans to construct a new sewing center for Artesanas T'zaput. Their former
sewing center was located in one of the rooms of the president's house but in January
they will have a new building with adequate lighting and electricity. Thanks to the many
donors and volunteers who are making this dream a reality for the group!