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Home Handcrafts
You will have the opportunity to visit and buy in the various
shops founded and run by groups of local women. These associations
seek alternative economic income for their families through
various sustainable activities that contribute to the conservation
of the Galapagos National Park.
Pescado Azul: Women's Association
for the Production and Commercialization of sea food
The principal objective of the Pescado Azul Women's Association
is to increase the quality of life of fishermen and their families
in the community of Puerto Villamil, Isabela Island, Galapagos.
The Association is made up of 6 women. The business provides
a sustainable economic alternative for these women and the 200
fishermen who lack full time employment on the island.
Pescado Azul sells delicious Tuna fillets, smoked tuna pâté
and fresh fish croquettes that you can enjoy during stay on
Isabela Island. more...
OMAI
The OMAI (Organization of Active Women of Isabela) is comprised
of women dedicated to creating handcrafts with the goal of creating
alternative sources of employment for women. The project creates
alternatives to fishing and a sustainable source of income for
the women involved, the majority of whom are fishermen's wives.
OMAI create t-shirt designs, tie - dye designs, soft toys, key
rings and other crafts. You can visit OMAI in their store on
Avenida Antonio Gil in the centre of Puerto Villamil.
President: Mrs. Mireia Rogel
Tel. 052 529 138
OMPAI
Organization of craftswomen
of Isabela
Dedicated
to creating hand finished recycled paper products, decorations
for the home and other crafts, organization was founded in 2001
to increase the family income of the women involved. The group
is composed of 24 women from the local community. The women
work daily creating the crafts and meet twice monthly to plan
and set objectives for the following month. The creation of
their products seeks balance in the delicate ecosystem through
the use of introduced natural plants found on the island thus
helping with the conservation of Isabela.
OMPAI design recycled paper greeting cards. Their products can
be bought from the OMAI store on Avenida Antonio Gil next to
the Post Office.
President: Mrs. Anita Ortega
Tel. 052 529 391 / 499
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