By Lara Yunes | Responsible for Individual Donors
We are delighted to share the closing of a new stage of the Hilando program, which this year began in a new, fully equipped space made possible thanks to the support of our donors. From the very beginning, we worked alongside women in situations of psychosocial vulnerability, creating a safe environment for them and their children. The adaptation phase included artistic and reflective activities centered on the experience of moving — exploring themes such as migration, what we carry with us, what we leave behind, and the hopes and grief that come with new beginnings. We also connected proposals between the sewing workshop and the playroom, fostering moments of learning, play, and shared experiences between mothers and children.
In parallel, the sewing workshop offered hands-on practice in a variety of techniques: machine sewing, hand embroidery, and the creation of textile products using scraps, threads, and yarns. Participants began producing their own pieces, learned how to make repairs, and some took their first steps toward independent ventures, making clothes for sale or offering mending services in their communities. The program culminated in the creation of a collective tapestry made from the participants’ embroidery — a symbolic representation of their journey: shared stitches, personal stories intertwined, and a collaborative work that reflects identity, effort, and mutual support.
Thank you for walking this path with us!
By Lara Yunes | Individual Donor Manager
By Lara Yunes | Responsible for Individual Donors
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