A passion for organic farming: Trinidad Martínez Sosa

I'm from Atlanta, Georgia and my long-term plan is to have my own organic farm. So I was thrilled to be invited to spend time with Trinidad in her beautiful allotment in Teotitlán del Valle. By Payton Haynes The sign on the gate outside Trinidad’s huerto. I arrive late in the afternoon to the huerto,where…

Chickens – and more chickens!

The latest in Susan Bean Aycock's series of interviews with En Vía entrepreneurs. This time she's been talking with Leticia Méndez Alcántara in the agricultural community of Santa Maria Guelacé. Leticia Méndez AlcántaraPhoto: Sylvia Hines For Leticia Méndez Alcántara and her family, life and work revolve around food: chickens and a few pigs, plus a…

A Natural Entrepreneur is Born

In 2012, En Vía volunteer Susan Bean Aycock went to meet one of En Vía's first entrepreneurs, Teresa López Montaño, as she cut the ribbon on a brand-new coffee shop in the front of the family weaving business in Teotitlán del Valle. That moment was the realization of a long-term dream. But what happened next?…

Growing Strong: see what you funded..

It's harvest time and a great moment to reflect on the successes of the summer's 'Growing Strong' campaign. Thanks to the incredible support we received - over $20,000 US in donations and so many kind words and good wishes - we were able to provide chicken farms or vegetable gardens to all the En Vía…

An exciting new step for En Vía

As winter approaches and there's no sign of the pandemic abating, it's a test for everyone’s resilience.  The female entrepreneurs we work with are having to adapt; so are we at En Vía.  We are acutely aware that the womens' needs are growing and so are always looking for new ideas of how to support them.…