At Creamos, Earth Day invites us to honor the communities that care for the earth, often without recognition or protection. Many Creamos participants earn a living by collecting and recycling materials from the city landfill. They may not choose this work, but their efforts reduce the waste that ends up in our land and waterways every day.
Today, Guatemala’s evolving recycling law aims to formalize waste management and shift away from informal recycling activity inside landfills. An important step for environmental regulation, this looming legislation has also created fear and uncertainty. Many who depend on this work for survival worry they could lose their only source of income. Without inclusive transition plans, this law risks further marginalizing and displacing thousands of families and entire communities. In response, Creamos is working to open more doors to safer, more stable jobs, while also advocating for solutions that recognize and protect the knowledge, labor, and rights of informal recyclers.
This month, we remember that caring for the planet also requires caring for people who tend to it. Any path forward must center the voices and experiences of those who have long been doing this work and who will be most impacted by change. |
En Solidaridad,
The Creamos Team |
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Please join us for a mindful moment |
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| Take a moment to reflect on the journey of something you used today.
Where did it come from?
Whose hands did it pass through before reaching you? Whose hands will it pass through after you let it go?
April invites us to recognize the people and processes often hidden from view. |
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Launch of the first "Bootcamp" week for Workforce Development participants |
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This month, the first two cohorts of the Barista program kicked off, and with them, we launched something new!
Before beginning technical training, participants spend one full week at Creamos — a preparation period we’re calling “bootcamp” — designed to build connection within the group and lay the groundwork for their journey into formal employment. Bootcamp week includes: |
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Workplace orientation for navigating formal employment settings with confidence
- Financial literacy workshops for practical skills to manage money
- Gender-based violence prevention training with a focus on economic abuse
- Emotional support group sessions facilitated by Creamos psychologists
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We're watching closely to see how this pilot shapes group cohesion, retention, and outcomes. Stay tuned — we’ll share what we learn. |
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Community-based mental health program shines |
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At Creamos, el Día de la Madre is a day to celebrate and honor the selfless mothers who sacrifice so much to raise the next generation.
At the same time, we believe that women shouldn’t have to choose between being a mother and pursuing their own dreams.
This Mother’s Day, you can support women who do it all. |
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The Mamá Tote from mi eelo was designed by and for women who carry everything, who hold their families together.
With your purchase, you can celebrate las mamás in your life, while also creating opportunities for mothers in Guatemala City to find healing, growth, and opportunities to decide their own futures. |
| *Purchase before May 3rd to ensure
arrival before Mother's Day! |
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