Discovering the magic of Oaxaca with En Vía

Words: Eda Tajuddin Header photo: Ophélie Logié Five years ago I landed in Oaxaca for the first time. I had planned to stay for three months, and it ended up being over two years. Not an uncommon story in Oaxaca, and even less so for those who get involved with En Via. Throughout my time…

First day as an En Vía photography volunteer

By photographer Payton Haynes.  Picking garlic in Abasolo I’m Payton from Atlanta, Georgia. Because of my fervor for farming, I was lured to Oaxaca by its agricultural splendor and the magical foods that come from this place. I was called to En Vía by its intimate connections with people who call agriculture a way of…

Longest volunteer standing

One of the wonderful things about En Vía is that it isn't only the entrepreneurs who benefit. Over the years we have had many hundred volunteers. Some come for a few special months and then move on. But we're lucky enough that many others stay. For years! Susan Bean Aycock has been with En Vía…

The founders’ story: En Vía’s early days

Like most things in life, En Vía came to be through a combination of proactive choices and the serendipity of chance in the events and relationships that followed. Susan Bean Aycock caught up with En Vía’s founders Carlos Topete and Emily Berens - Emily in Cleveland, Ohio, and Carlos in Tokyo, Japan - to hear…

Meet the team!

Time to shine the spotlight for a moment on En Vía’s small team working together in Oaxaca's summer heat to implement the Growing Strong campaign and prepare for En Vía’s next developments.   Coronavirus has meant big changes in most people’s roles and En Vía’s reduced income has necessitated reduced hours and reduced salary for…