If the past 3-months are any indicator, 2017 is shaping up to be a good year for women in activism. We’re not super thrilled that there are still so many struggles women face in Guatemala, the U.S., and around…
I first came across Lucía Canjura’s work over a year ago when her article for the online magazine Nomada, popped up into my Facebook feed: Cinco razones por las que las feministas tenemos mejor sexo (5 reasons why feminists…
We first met Leslie Estrada during a recent photoshoot where we had the pleasure to get to know her and her creative visual mind. Although we hired her as a model for the shoot, our scheduled photographer couldn’t make it at…
Guatemalan rapper Rebeca Lane is putting her own brand of hip-hop out into the world and we can’t get enough of it! Proud feminist and poetic by nature, Rebeca Lane is able to create music about her frustrations with patriarchy while making you…
Today is International Women’s Day and it kind of feels like Christmas for us here at Uxibal! We love being able to take a day to celebrate women throughout history and also bring attention to some of the issues…
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global holiday recognizing issues that affect women today and celebrates the achievements of women around the world. The origin of IWD goes all the way back to 1908 when female laborers started campaigning for change in response to the oppression…
From the moment I met Toska, I immediately knew we were going to be quick friends. She is just one of those people that you can’t help but love to be around. Besides the fact that she is an incredibly charismatic…
Monthly Mantra: Embrace your unique gifts!! This month’s new moon happens to be the same day as the Chinese New Year (Feb. 8), bringing with it the energy of the fire monkey! A force to embrace the creative,…
If you are familiar with Uxibal at all, then you already know that we have bigger plans than just making shoes. From the beginning, our goal has been to create economic opportunities and to empower women in Guatemala. We are currently…
We happily spent this Dia de los Muertos at a kite festival in Guatemala. A mere 30 minutes drive from the bustling colonial streets of Antigua, up the windy mountain roads, and you arrive in Sumpango – a…