Please help us win the 2017 GlobalGiving Photo Contest (and a $1000 prize) by...
May 22, 2017
Please help us win the 2017 GlobalGiving Photo Contest (and a $1000 prize) by voting for our pic of four Bora women artisans making beautiful woven bottle carriers with CACE at: https://www.globalgiving.org/poll/vote/?pollOptionId=1131. Voting opens at Noon on 5/22 and closes at 12:01 AM on 5/27 (just after midnight on Thursday/Friday)..
We saw a wide variety of tiny tetras, angel fish, arawanas, pirañas, electric eels, spotted stingrays, striped catfish, beautiful discus and other popular ornamental species. They also had sabalo whose export for the aquarium trade is banned since it is a vital source of protein and income for fishing families in the region.
The Marca Loreto gives Garza Viva the right to use the brand for two years. Its benefits include officially recognizing the quality of our products and certifies they were genuinely made in Loreto. This seal can increase their appeal and prestige at local, national, and international levels and create opportunities to participate in national and international events and fairs to increase visibility and sales.
"I had heard about marketing before, but didn't I didn't quite understand what it meant. Now I know how it can help us share the story behind our crafts and reach more people." - Angelica - artisan from Ancon Colonia
