Serenade Harmony Earrings
Indulge in the ethereal allure of our Pearl & Crystal Elegance Earrings, a mesmerizing addition to our Mother’s Day Collection by Lula Mena. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these earrings boast a medium-sized silhouette cascading in an enchanting downward three-circle design. The first and last circles are adorned with lustrous pearls, while the center circle sparkles with a symphony of crystals nestled amidst pearls at every corner.
Embodying the essence of artisanal finesse, each pair is lovingly handmade by skilled artisans, preserving traditional techniques and empowering women in rural communities of El Salvador. With every purchase, you contribute to our mission of fostering sustainability, fair trade, and women empowerment.
These earrings are more than just accessories; they are a testament to our commitment to innovation and eco-consciousness. Immerse yourself in the beauty of sustainable fashion with our earrings, where elegance meets ethical craftsmanship. Elevate your style, uplift communities, and make a statement that transcends trends.
INCOME
The norm in rural areas is that children between the ages of 10 to 12 work the fields with their parents taking care of crops.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.