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In 1998 Hurricane Mitch ripped through the Caribbean coast of Honduras, all but destroying many of the rural villages. In response to the losing almost everything, Rosario Lobo started a women's organization in an attempt to spearhead community reconstruction in her small village of El Pital. Since teaching herself and other women in the community to sew in 1999, the co-op has grown steadily.
Launching its own website in 2001, the co-op was able to bring international attention to the importance of microbusinesses like the Juan Pablo Quilting Cooperative, and the vital role they play in changing the lives of families in the developing world. In February of 2005, the Juan Pablo Quilting Cooperative gained membership to the Fair Trade Federation further establishing its position as an organization committed to social, economic, and environmental justice. Through the purchase of quilts and crafts from the Juan Pablo Segundo Cooperative, local artisans and their families are provided with better healthcare, nutrition and education, as well as feelings of self-empowerment, economic freedom, and hope.
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