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2006 was the 10th year of MayaWorks...
Oh, How We've Grown in 10 Years!
A few highlights:
In the past 10 years over $1.2 million has gone to MayaWorks artisans to
purchase their work.
In 1996 sales totaled $45,400
In 2005 sales totaled $420,000
In 1996 there were 24 volunteers who held sales
In 2006 there are 225 volunteers who hold sales and more who do other tasks
In 1996 Pat Krause was the sole, unpaid "staff"
In 2006 we have 3 full time staff in Guatemala and 1 full time and 2 part time staff in Chicago
In 1996 the MayaWorks headquarters and warehouse was the Krause household in Norwalk.
In 2006 the MayaWorks Distribution Center in Chicago is a bustling place for staff, volunteers and customers.
In 1996 there was no MayaWorks office in Guatemala
In 2006 we have ample office space in the Behrhorst Fundacion in Chimaltenango
In October 1996, the first MayaWorks tour hosted nine people
In January-February 2006, the 14th MayaWorks tour hosted 20 people
In 1996 all communication was through the U.S. postal service
In 2006 the MayaWorks website is viewed by hundreds of people each week, and takes product orders from volunteers, shops and individuals
In 1996 communication with Guatemala was costly and carefully planned
In 2006 internet conversations are easy and inexpensive
In 1997 the MayaWorks Education Fund began with $2000 and 9 scholarship girls in Comalapa
In 2006 the MayaWorks Education Fund is supporting 162 scholarship girls (from each of our groups), 6 tutors, and 2 Study Centers. The Education budget for this year is $21,500.
Some photos from our artisans' trip to Chicago to celebrate our 10 years!
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