International Women’s Day 2026 celebrates the theme “Give to Gain” — the idea that generosity, collaboration, and shared action can drive real progress toward gender equality. At UPAVIM Crafts, this principle has shaped our work for more than 35 years.

During our Guatemala 2025 UPAVIM Tour, Ángela Bailon (Directora de Artesanía and founding member) and Carmen Ticuru (co-founder) welcomed the group and introduced UPAVIM’s story—how a group of determined women turned bare ground into a community anchored in craft, care, and education. Read the full story, here.