Support the Dragonfliers to Empower Quechua Women in Peru

*Update: Apr17th, 2025. We are so amazed & grateful for your support in helping us achieve our $7,500 goal. Since we have two weeks before we go to Peru, we are going to keep fundraising to a $10,000 target. Thank you for supporting us and this project.*

We are the Dragonfliers—a group of mothers, friends and adventurous women from Etobicoke, who believe in giving back to communities both local and abroad. In May we are embarking on a volunteer mission to Peru, where we will support the incredible work of Awamaki, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering Quechua women through economic opportunities. This will be our second service trip abroad having helped rebuild a school in rural Ecuador in 2023.

Why We Need Your Support

We are raising funds to purchase essential supplies and provide fair wages to skilled tradeswomen in rural Andean communities. We are supporting their culture and traditional weaving skills, which are grounded in sustainability and community. The handcrafted products reflect fair trade principles and support the creation and growth of women-led cooperatives dedicated to the craft of Quechua textiles. By building the financial independence of women—who are at the center of their community—we help ensure a stronger, more sustainable future for all.

About Awamaki

Awamaki works alongside Quechua women artisans, helping them preserve traditional Andean weaving techniques while connecting them to sustainable markets. Using organic plant dyes, zero-waste practices, and fair wages, Awamaki transforms craftsmanship into economic independence. The organization is a partnership between a Peruvian Asociación Civil and a U.S. 501(c)(3) non-profit, using market-driven strategies to lift women and their communities out of poverty.

How Your Donation Helps

Every dollar you contribute will directly support: ✔ The purchase of essential supplies for the artisans’ textile projects and for reaching new markets ✔ Fair wages for these skilled tradeswomen ✔ The growth of women-led cooperatives that preserve traditional craftsmanship ✔ Sustainable economic opportunities that foster financial independence for Quechua women which then benefits the greater community.

Join Us in Making a Difference

Your generosity can help create real change. To date, we have contributed $7,500 ourselves and are well on our way to a new $10,000 target. Whether it’s $10, $50, or more, your donation will leave a lasting impact on the lives of these Quechua women and their families. Together, we can help them build a brighter, more self-sufficient future.

Donate today and help the Dragonfliers soar toward meaningful change!

Thank you for your support!

Sincerely,

Deb, Carmen, Sperry, Katarina, Daphne, Kristine and Heather.