UPAVIM is an ethical and fair-trade certified line of handmade goods. All the products are handmade by a self-run women's cooperative in the outskirts of Guatemala City.
At UPAVIM we believe that when women are economically empowered, families thrive and communities are safer. Through our income generating projects, the women of UPAVIM are able to not only support themselves and their families, but also to support their community. For over 28 years, UPAVIM has worked with and within the community of La Esperanza to develop programs for the community’s benefit. Who works for, manages, and develops these programs? The women of La Esperanza and surrounding communities.
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These hand-dipped candles (which come in a set of 10) are made by the Q'eqchi people of the Guatemalan cloud forests using natural Myrtle wax. Each small candle burns for approximately 1.5 hours, comes in assorted colors, and smell faintly of bayberry. Handmade and Fair Trade * 6"L x 1/2" at Base * Assorted Candle Colors * Bayberry Scent * Hand-dipped * 100% natural Myrtle Wax