Women in El Salvador: 'Failed Crops? We'll Make Hammocks'
By Haydee Paguaga* When climate change dried up their livelihoods — literally — a group of women backed by the World Food Programme turned a traditional craft into a business Full swing: Two members of the Women of Hope cooperative in Morazán show off their handiwork — their hammocks have quadrupled in price. Photo: WFP 8 March 2021 (WFP)* — “It is a beautiful river — it used to be very large, it had fish, but now the water’s gone down so much,” says Elba. Years of recurring droughts and an erratic climate have taken their toll on the Torola, which courses through the depar...
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