A Community Built by Hands, Skills & Heart

Two decades ago, a small group of local and international volunteers came together with a simple idea: opportunity is the best way to break the cycle of poverty. We have worked together to build skills, businesses, and programs that local people could own. What started with after-school support for children has grown into an evolving network of women led businesses, Fair Trade products, and community initiatives.

Today, our work spans volunteer programs, small enterprise development, and handcrafted goods—all run by the people of Marquina. The goal was never charity. It was always about creating real, sustainable opportunities for people to lift themselves up, on their own terms.