Artesanias Nueva Vida is an independent organization
founded by Maynor Hernandez Ajcalón to help young
adolescents earn income to
supplement their education.
Artesanias Nueva Vida works
with locally grown lumber to
craft their products,including
bowls, serving spoons,tea
spoons, salad serving utensils,
picture frames and other
specialty products.
The group was founded by two brothers who needed work to
help them stay off the streets and focused on their school
work. They began to work with a few other young
adolescents and decided to form a project focused on
helping young adolescents facing the process of poverty. The
group consists of five members and have worked for the past
four years with various adolescents
who work outside the home to support
their families, including young shoe
shine boys who work in the local
park.
The name Artesaanias Nueva Vida
means New Life Artists and
symbolizes a new life for the members
of the group.
In the spirit of Fr. Greg Schaffer, the
Taste of Guatemala purchases these
products at the prices set by the
producers of the products.
Your purchase of these products
help us help these young adolescents
help themselves. If you are interested
in any of these products, please contract
Jamie Hamilton at JHmltn17@aol.com
or 646-406-5804.
Artesanias Nueva Vida