Associação da Mulheres Rendeiras

Monday, November 19, 2012

Women organization working toward youth empowerment in partnership with Federal University of Sao Francisco Valley.
Assentamento Terra da Liberdade (Freedom Land neighborhood)
Petrolina, PE Semiarid region of Brazil.

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Who are we?

The "Associação das Mulheres Rendeiras do Bairro José e Maria" is located in Petrolina, in the heart of the state of Pernambuco, in the North East of Brazil. Jose e Maria, the neighbourhood which hosts the Association, born 20 years ago as a shanty town to gradually evolve,thanks to the dedication and hard work of local people, to the decent and organized place which is today. In spite of this deep transformation, the healthy and rightful inclusion of every element of the community is still a big issue, that's where the necessity of creating a women only association rose.

Started in1990 from a few local women, it is today a major reference point in the community, especially for single mothers and teenagers, two of the most affected categories. The Association’s goals are to discuss human rights, racial equality, gender and to develop resources to improve quality of life, besides creating educational opportunities for women and their children.

Currently there are 35 associates.

Some already developed activities include:

. courses in needlework, embroidery, cookery and art crafts;

. discussions about human rights, women empowerment, gender equality and cultural identity.

Monday, November 19, 2012

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