Gifts of hope and solidarity for this Holiday Season straight from the Zapatistas!
Painting on a woman's cooperative in the Caracol of Oventic.W
What you give is important ~ where your gift comes from is critical!  Change - not charity.

This holiday season share Gifts of Change - presents of hope and solidarity from (and for) the Mayan Zapatista communities where Schools for Chiapas works.These are the most important gifts you can...please be generous! 

 

 One option is a donation-styple Gifts of Change Certificate...another are products created by the autonomous communities. 

By shopping in the
Schools for Chiapas online store and choosing one of the beautiful presents offered, you contribute towards education, health, agro-ecology and women's empowerment in Chiapas, Mexico.  

 

 

Baby Girl Floral Tank Tops

 

Available in a variety of styles, these adorable white cotton muslin tanks feature vibrant floral embroidery around the neckline and along the arm openings.

 

To purchase, click here 

 

Amber Bracelets from Simojovel 

 

Beautiful local Amber, in varying shades, sizes and shapes, is worked into handmade bracelets using materials such as leather, nylon or rubber. Each bracelet is unique.  Made by the artisans from the region of Simojovel in Chiapas, Mexico.

To purchase , click here

 

Decorative Magdalena Table Runner 

Amazingly detailed table runner made in the traditional Magdalena style backloom, this piece comes to a point on each end and has decorative fringes with plush balls placed on them. This cloth measures 17 by 55 inchesand is perfect for any celebration or holiday table!  

 

To purchase, click here

 

You can find more lovely gifts such as clothing, boots, coffee and even trips!  Just follow this link for our Zapatista gifts website:

 

The Market of the Others - Zapatista Gifts 

 

You can also help by sharing this newsletter with your friends and family.  Happy Holidays of Hope and Solidarity!
 
Schools for Chiapas' annual fundraising and holiday sales drive has begun!  Please be generous!     
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