DYA and Cantagallo artisan leaders are developing a proposal to expand education work into livelihoods for families in the community. At their meeting on October 9, 2026, they shared their needs, reviewed the ideas DYA has been developing and discussed the first activities they could carry out together.

Access to markets was a central issue in the discussion. The artisans described the difficulties they face in selling their products and the different ways they organize their work. They also shared their teaching experience and their interest in involving younger generations in artisan work.

DYA has been supporting the Cantagallo school through a learning support classroom and teacher training to address gaps in reading, writing and mathematics. The proposal with the artisans builds on this experience and seeks to expand the educational work into family livelihoods, connecting it with artisan enterprise and Shipibo-Konibo identity.

The design brings together four areas of work. The first proposes exchanges between women of different generations to strengthen artisan techniques, leadership and business management. The second addresses market access through a product collection, catalogs, promotional materials and sales opportunities.

The third involves adolescents and young people in artistic learning, sexual and reproductive health and life planning. The fourth continues educational support and considers the participation of mothers and fathers in the school. Passing on kené art and community knowledge connects the work across generations.

The proposal connects artisan business, market access, cultural inclusion and education through work across generations. Diagram labels are in Spanish.
Four areas of a proposal connecting education and livelihoods. Diagram in Spanish. Tap to enlarge.

Product promotion and the search for sales opportunities are central to the proposal. DYA and the artisans plan to prepare photographs, catalogs and stories presenting their designs, techniques and knowledge. Involving young people in the production of videos and communication materials is one of the areas they aim to develop.

The proposal is still being developed and requires partners and funding. DYA will continue coordinating with the artisan leaders to clarify needs, organize activities and share the agreements with their organizations. The search for support will take place alongside Handmade to Market and Creative Learning.

Cantagallo artisans and young people during the discussion and joint work on the proposal.
Discussion and joint work with the Cantagallo community. Tap the image to enlarge.