Lessons Learned from Feminist Leaders
Recently in the United States a backlash has grown, especially among young women, against the label, “feminist.” Some women see it as anti-male. At Mary’s Pence that’s not how we see it – we root our work in values of Catholic Social Teaching and feminism – in values of justice, collaboration, and mutuality.
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Nine New Women Welcomed to ESPERA! And Other Updates from Auxiliadora
Many of the women already have plans for their loans. Elizabeth is planning to sell clothes. Emelína wants to make and sell enchiladas and tortillas. Reyna wants to sell cheese and chicken. María Auxiliadora and María Emérita will make improvements to their small tienda.
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Finding Inspiration from Isabel
For Isabel, however, involvement in ESPERA wasn’t just about an increase in her income. She was a driving force in her community, a visionary who ensured that a sense of solidarity and empowerment was present among the women. Isabel led capacity building workshops about successful business practices, communications, and self-esteem.
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Notes from Nicaragua: Kitty Madden Remembers
At the Casa Materna, we gathered women who were potters, jewelry makers, seamstresses, community organizers and promoters of natural medicines together with ourselves as caregivers for mothers with high-risk pregnancies – what energy filled the house during our two days together.
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