The Cofan Rainforest Products Etsy Store is officially live, and student-managers Elise Velasquez (MBA), and Denisse Suasnavas ’25, (Environmental Studies and Spanish), can’t wait to share sustainably-made Christmas gifts crafted by the talented women artisans of the Ecuadorian Amazon. From intricate, handmade crafts to eco-friendly accessories, there’s something for everyone, and you’ll be giving back while delighting friends and family.
Every purchase:
- Empowers Cofan women to break away from unsustainable coffee farming and achieve financial independence on their terms.
- Plants a hardwood tree in areas deforested by coffee plantations, helping to restore vital ecosystems.
- Supports Selva Vida Sin Fronteras, a registered charity providing food aid and medical care to the Cofan community for 25 years.
You can use the code AMAZON20 at checkout to take 20% off your order through December 12.
Browse the Cofan Women’s Association Etsy store or check out the Christmas brochure to learn more.
For questions, contact Elise Velasquez at evelasqu19@su.edu.
The Cofan Women’s Association is a small group of enterprising artisans who have embraced their Amazon handicraft traditions.
Learn more about other student-run projects supported by the Institute for Business, Sustainability & Society at Shenandoah University and the 12-credit Certificate in Sustainable Business program.
