Cross and Dove Pendant

ACOOPRAC, an acronym for Asociacion Cooperativa de Produccion Artesanal, was formerly known as the "El Nuevo Despertar" (New Awakenings) Cooperative. ACOOPRAC represents a new beginning for refugees returning to El Salvador after years in exile during the 12-year Salvadoran civil war in the 1980's. Today's membership includes 146 artisans who are members of 12 artisan workshops.

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Now the men help - they support the women. This is a change in the mindset. Now they praise our work; they ask what they can do to help. The basket making brings the family together – the husband, the wife, the children. - R. Mangai - SHARE, India.

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