Madres empowers low-income mothers to provide for their families and invest in their dreams. Our jewelry collective is based in Los Pinos del Eden, a rural mountain community near the Dominican-Haitian border. Madres artisans receive tools and ongoing training in artisanal jewelry-making techniques, equipping them to create beautiful jewelry that symbolize hope for a better future. 

When women thrive, so do families and communities. That is what drives us. Spanish for “mothers,” Madres was founded in 2011 by Una Vida alumni eager to create a greater impact in the lives of Dominican & Haitian women.

By earning fair wages, our artisans are empowered to put food on the table, pay for her children’s school supplies, or invest in her own education. In addition, Madres cultivates friendships between Dominican and Haitian women- two cultures that have traditionally remained segregated. 

100% of net proceeds are used to pay Madres artisans and invest in projects within their community.

Madres is a brand of Una Vida, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organizations dedicated to empowering Dominican & Haitian families while changing lives of the North Americans who travel with us. 

http://www.madres.bigcartel.com/