Rua Mini Satchel

We believe that dignified work and education breaks poverty cycles. Our commitment is to invest in resources to create fair jobs for those involved in our project.

Olivia & Elena is not a charity project, it is a project that seeks to create a better future with a sustainable solution.

Our program empowers women, paying fair wages and teaching them to value their work. It provides the tools to achieve an economic independence and break with the cycles of poverty improving their quality of life.

Many children, especially those living in rural areas, are forced to leave school because they can not cover the costs for books, supplies, uniforms and transportation. Boys are sent to work in agriculture fields with their fathers. Girls stay at home helping their mothers with the housework or as young teenagers, sent away to get married.

To reduce school drop-out cases, 10% of  the proceeds from our sales goes to contribute with the education of our artisans’ children.

We are aware of the footprint that fashion has had on our environment. This is why each huipil (the base textile of our designs) is measured and calculated to be used at its maximum and reduce textile disposal. In some designs we use huipiles that have been already worn by women as daily clothes but still are in excellent condition.

Our brand seeks to give back and create opportunities. Through each of our designs we look to leave something better in the lives of all the persons involved, including you.