Art with Local Materials: Create with Purpose
Slow down and reconnect through this 120-minute workshop that blends reflection with hands-on creativity. After a guided introspection session with Lula Mena, you’ll use locally sourced fibers, seeds, and natural materials to create a dreamcatcher, wall art, or another decorative piece inspired by Salvadoran textures.
Each element of your piece is shaped by your intention, turning it into a meaningful reminder of your inner journey and a unique piece of art to take home.
Includes:
- Introspection session
- Natural materials
- Step-by-step guidance
- Calm space to create.
Price: $100 per person | $65 per person for groups of 3+
Duration: 120 minutes
Join us and let your imagination flow freely.

INCOME


SCHOOLING
58% of the people that live in rural areas in El Salvador live in overcrowded conditions. When there is overcrowding in families, there is a higher risk of certain problems occurring, such as domestic violence, family disintegration, poor school performance, among others.
300 SALVADORANS TRY TO MIGRATE TO THE UNITED STATES DAILY DUE TO LACK OF WORK OPPORTUNITIES.
When Lula Mena began working in rural communities, many of the young women wanted to immigrate to the United States. Now that they have seen that there is an opportunity for a better life in their community, their perception of immigration has changed. They feel more confident that they will be able to provide for their families without having to leave the country. We want to continue to grow in order to offer more young adults the opportunity to work with us and avoid immigration.
One of the major challenges we faced when we began working with women was gaining the approval of their husbands. Most of the husbands and family members worried that the women would not be able to work and meet the household’s responsibilities.
Now, their husbands prepare dinner, take care of the children, and offer them support. There is still a strong sexist culture, “machismo”, in rural areas of El Salvador that we are trying to change by empowering women.