Crisis in the Northern Triangle
Perhaps you've heard of the Northern Triangle in Central America which includes Northern Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. If you've read or watched the news you know that thousands of desperate families are fleeing their homelands. Poverty and violent crime continue to plague these areas without any hope of change coming. More than half the population in this area lives on less than $4 per day. Youth are particularly vulnerable to predatory street gangs. Farms fail due to drought, extreme weather and pestilence. Many men seek employment elsewhere leaving behind wives and children who must survive alone. Thousands of immigrants risk being robbed or assaulted on migratory routes. Studio Maya is working to help these women and children in need of support. We work with weavers...