Our projects
FU.MU.J.A.C. currently develops and runs the following projects.
Manos Creativas
Through this project, hundreds of women and young people who had no income of their own are now able to generate it, producing and owning their own businesses. It indirectly supports their families as well, particularly the children and adolescents in their care. Participants receive certificates backed by the Ministry of Education of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, under the inter-institutional agreement between MUJAC and the Departmental Directorate of Education. Their businesses are also given visibility on local television, which helps them consolidate.
Pacata Alta Project (Sacaba)
Working with local authorities and neighbourhood leaders in Pacata Alta, in the municipality of Sacaba, we signed an inter-institutional agreement to reach 137 women and adolescents, several of them mothers, with technical-productive training in national cuisine, artisanal ice cream, salteñas, traditional Bolivian fillings and pizza making, so that they can start self-sustaining businesses. Participants received certificates from the Ministry of Education.
Support and Management Project (PAGES)
We provide technical support and training to staff of partner public and private organizations, among them NGOs, Adult Education Centres (CEAs), young people in foster homes approaching the age of majority, members of the San Antonio R.L. Cooperative, and the National and Departmental Federation of Bakers. Participating bakery workers have received National Qualification Certificates in recognition of their occupational experience.
Business Promotion and Support Project (PAE)
We give visibility to our participants' businesses and support their growth through campaigns in the media and on social networks, in order to channel private donations from benefactors committed to the social development of women and young people in situations of social vulnerability. Through this project, 14 young people have received equipment and materials, in coordination with bodies such as the Autonomous Municipal Government of Cochabamba, Save the Children and SOS Children's Villages.
Skills Certification Project (SPCC)
In coordination with the Ministry of Education, National Qualification Certificates have been awarded to workers who practise their trade empirically, without previously holding a document backing their knowledge. In the city of Cochabamba there are around 3,950 people working as bakers without formal certification; through this project, 250 people in that trade have been certified, recognizing and revaluing their experience and productive skills.