Maya Eco Center
Biography
Martha is of Maya-Lenca heritage. She was born in Marcala, Honduras, Central America. As a Maya-Lenca, her upbringing was guided by the spiritual practices of the ancestors. She says, "The spirit path is connected to everything I do in life". She grew up grounded in her culture and later gained an understanding of the cultural concepts and language of the United States.
Education- Bachelors Degree, International Business, Vidal Rock International Private School Hartford, Connecticut.
Martha's international experience extends over 25 years. She managed international business for American companies and owned LAMEX Exports, which specializes in industrial products and raw materials sales. Martha negotiated purchasing contracts and coordinated shipments with Japan, Israel, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, France, Spain,
Venezuela, and Argentina.
In every community she has lived, from New England, to the Southern States and New Mexico, Martha has used her education to organize cooperatives for local people. She presently has cooperatives working in Chiapas, Mexico, Rabinal, Guatemala and supports cooperatives in New Mexico.
Kapok Tree
Maya Eco Center
Offering Nourishment of Spirit,
Mind and Body
The Maya Eco Center is located in La Esperanza Intibuca, Honduras on a beautiful piece of land surrounded by mountains. It has electricity and it's own water source. When completed, the Pan American Highway will increase marketing opportunities. Most structures will be of Maya design and the education building is round to allow the flow of spiritual energies. Our vision: to be an example of sustainable economics and social responsibility. Our goal is to transform poverty to self-reliance through the development of employment and educational programs for local families.
Construction Projects- September 2009
Restaurant: indoor/outdoor seating,
capacity 45 people
Education Center: will be used for spiritual gatherings and classrooms Communal Building: lodging for 10 interns
and volunteers
Cabins: 10 completed by the end of October
Green Components: 8 composting systems
toilets; solar, wind, and rain capturing
Once these buildings are complete, we will begin our educational programs for children. Cooperatives training programs will start at this time as well, making soaps and a variety of breads.
The restaurant, education center and cabins will open by the end of October. We will implement an advertising campaign to reach people
internationally, locally and regionally.
In February 2010 we will hold a blessing ceremony in conjunction with our first international tour.
Ix'chel Moon Goddess
Amethyst Luna Cooperative
Amethyst Luna Cooperative supports sustainable economic development projects. We sell textiles hand woven by the "Mujeres por La Dignidad" co-op in Chiapas, Mexico and from the weavers in Rabinal, Guatemala. In both countries the military and paramilitaries kill and kidnap Maya families to take away their land. Our goal is for these communities to have money to eat, to continue their resistance and to maintain their culture and way of life.
Maya Eco Center is a project of Amethyst Luna Cooperative.
Amethyst Luna Cooperative is set up to receive funds for all community projects.
Amethyst Luna Cooperative supports sustainable economic development projects. We sell textiles hand woven by the "Mujeres por La Dignidad" co-op in Chiapas, Mexico and from the weavers in Rabinal, Guatemala. In both countries the military and paramilitaries kill and kidnap Maya families to take away their land. Our goal is for these communities to have money to eat, to continue their resistance and to maintain their culture and way of life.
Maya Eco Center is a project of Amethyst Luna Cooperative.
Amethyst Luna Cooperative is set up to receive funds for all community projects.
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