Women’s Resilience & Prosperity

The Gente Buena Foundation stands resolute in our belief that educated, healthy women are the architects of thriving communities. This vision aligns with UN Women’s mission of gender equality and women’s resilience.

Joining Forces for a Brighter Future:

We are currently in conversation with UN Women to explore how their expertise and resources can amplify our existing efforts in education and healthcare. Imagine a collaborative approach that strengthens our programs, empowering the women of San Pedro de los Landeros through:

  • Scholarship and Workshop Expansion: UN Women’s programming will be tailored to the specific needs of San Pedro de los Landeros. Women will gain critical skills through workshops in:
    • Financial literacy & business management: Equipping women to manage their finances effectively and launch or grow their own businesses.
    • Digital skills & computer literacy: Bridging the digital divide and opening doors to new opportunities in an increasingly tech-driven world.
    • Vocational training aligned with local job markets: Ensuring women have the skills they need to secure high-demand jobs and achieve financial independence.
  • Enhanced Healthcare Services: In partnership with UN Women, we will improve access to vital healthcare services, including:
    • Preventative healthcare: Early detection and intervention are key to maintaining good health and well-being.
    • Reproductive health education and resources: Ensuring women have the knowledge and resources to make informed choices about their reproductive health.
    • Mental health awareness and support programs: Addressing the mental health needs of women is crucial for their overall well-being and participation in society.

This potential partnership with UN Women holds immense promise. Together, we can transform the lives of women in San Pedro de los Landeros. By fostering their education, healthcare, and economic empowerment, we’ll build a healthier, more prosperous community. Imagine a San Pedro de los Landeros where women are not just participants, but architects of their own success, shaping a brighter future for themselves, their families, and the entire community. Join us in making this vision a reality.

WATCH: WOMEN IN TEQUILA SERIES

Women have a long history of being the unseen forces behind cultural treasures, and the story of tequila is no exception. While men have traditionally received most of the credit for distilling and distributing this beloved spirit, women have played a crucial role in every step of tequila’s journey.

In Jalisco, Mexico, the heart of tequila production, it was women who were instrumental in cultivating and processing the agave plant. Women weren’t just nurturing the plants; they likely played a key role in developing the first fermented agave beverages, the precursors to modern tequila.

However, the narrative is shifting. Women are no longer content with remaining behind the scenes. A wave of female leadership is transforming the tequila industry and local communities. Today, you’ll find women as agave farmers, tequilera maestras (master distillers), community leaders, and even CEO. 

This is why Gente Buena Foundation is honored to be a part of the Valor Women in Tequila Series- elevating the voices of women blazing trails towards a more equitable tequila industry!

* Gente Buena Foundation is not accepting grant proposals.