Indigenous Guatemalan Women Earn Income from Carmine, a Traditional Red Dye Made from Bugs
This article is part of an editorial collaboration with Heifer International. It was first published on the Heifer International blog. In San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala, Indigenous Maya women are reclaiming the age-old art of handcrafting carmine, perhaps the most vibrant
How the Women of Rural Senegal Are Fighting Drought, Hunger and Inequity
Drought, malnutrition and restrictive gender roles challenge the women of rural Senegal every day. Heifer International is helping them ease their daily burdens by digging wells, improving diets and starting savings groups that help small businesses grow. RAIN FALLS IN THE