WARMI
Women's Empowerment
About Warmi
Warmi, a Quechua word meaning woman, is Intiwawa's women's empowerment program focused on economic empowerment, well-being, and community leadership. Warmi (formerly Madres Luchadoras) was created in 2018 in response to the realities faced by women in Mollebaya, where access to stable income and supportive networks is often limited.
Classes and Training
Warmi offers a range of practical and holistic classes designed to support both income generation and overall well-being. The mothers in Warmi recieve hands-on training in textile and craft skills such as knitting, sewing, and amigurumis, alongside workshops in marketing, photography, and digital literacy to help them share and sell their work.
The program also includes classes in business development and personal finance, as well as group and individual counseling sessions from our psychology team that help to support emotional well-being, self-confidence, and healthy communication. Together, these trainings equip Warmi mothers with tools that are both practical and sustainable.
Warmi Products
Women in the Warmi program create handcrafted products using the skills developed through the program's workshops. These products are made with care, creativity, and attention to detail. Sales directly benefit the women who create them, while also helping to sustain the program as a whole. Each product made by the mothers in Warmi represents not only their individual craftsmanship, but the collective effort, learning, and empowerment at the heart of Warmi.
The Warmi Shop
The products made by the mothers in Warmi are sold at local markets in Arequipa and internationally, and via our website shop. The women receive 80% of the net income, and 20% is reinvested in the project for its sustainability.
