Projects
Wellness Program
In 2025, as part of the Mujeres Amate Project, we launched our Wellness Program and held the first nutritionalist led workshop focusing on diabetes.
Through the Amate Project our goal is to support the health of local women. More specifically, our goal is to raise money to provide as many local women as possible with a complete gynecological exam, including a mammogram.
This will be a first for almost all the women. So, to prepare them and allay their fears, the Mujeres Wellness Team will host a preliminary interactive workshop on women’s health issues and what to expect during the exams. After completing the workshop, MM will provide transportation to the exams. The women will go together in small groups, thereby providing each other with reassurance and emotional support.
Meet Our Nutritionist: Maria Jimenez
“Hello everyone! My name is Maria Jimenez and I am a Clinical Nutritionist from the Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla and since I graduated I have tried to keep myself constantly updated with courses, congresses and diploma courses, among them the Diploma as a diabetes educator by the Mexican Diabetes Association.
My goal for anyone who asks for my support is to prevent complications and diseases with nutritional education in a timely manner, reminding you that you are still in time to avoid surgery or start taking a large list of medications, a good diet according to your needs can prevent all that since it is never too late to start healthy habits.
I love being a nutritionist and I keep learning every day to provide the best treatment and service to each of my patients.”
Women of MM Art Exhibit
-Original & Digital Prints
On December 10, 2024, the "Portraits of Mujeres Movimiento" art exhibition and sale took place at Matiz Restaurant in Sayulita. The event celebrated the incredible women of Mujeres Movimiento, with portraits unveiling as a surprise to the women featured in the series.
The exhibition, which was free to attend, also offered the chance to purchase the artwork and a selection of related merchandise. The artist, Laura (lola) Lavigne, captured the essence of these women, honoring their contributions to both the organization and the community.
The digital prints of the portraits are still available for purchase, click here to see the full collection!
Aspiring Ballerinas
Mujeres Movimiento-Sayulita currently sponsors a weekend ballet program for local Mexican girls aged 6-17 years old.
The girls’ families, with assistance from Mujeres Movimiento-Sayulita, cover the cost of the classes, and with the help of sponsors, for $75 USD, the aspiring ballerina receives:
2 leotards
2 ballet skirts
1 pair of leather ballet shoes
1 tutu
2 headbands
When you make the donation, please note in the comments that it’s for the ballerina program.
Artisan Animals
In Guadalajara, two indigenous single mothers, Mari and her sister Martha, have been rebuilding their lives since leaving Chiapas four years ago.
To support their families, they started a business making hand-stitched embroidered animals, initially crafted in Chiapas and finished in Guadalajara.
Mari, who speaks both Tsotsil and Spanish, sells their products on the streets, unlike other Chiapas women who lack Spanish and are often reduced to begging.
Mujeres Movimiento-Sayulita works with Keylena Falzone, owner of Secret Stash Pizza in Crested Butte, Colorado, to sell these wonderful animals. If you have a business or a group that would like to sell these handsewn, vibrant animals, please contact us.
Thank you Secret Stash Pizza!
Speed Spanish Class
Mujeres Movimiento-Sayulita hosts a unique initiative called "Speed Spanish." It is designed to help women practice and improve their Spanish in an interactive setting.
The event features ten-minute conversations with several local women, all conducted in Spanish. This format provides a dynamic practice experience and fosters cultural exchange through sharing life experiences.
The session lasts one hour, with participants rotating every ten minutes to engage with each new conversational partner.
This donation-only event is open to all women, making it an accessible and enriching experience for everyone involved.
English Classes
For Children
In 2021, Mujeres Movimiento-Sayulita and Escuela Cooperativa co-sponsored a five-week English language camp, Inglés Divertido, for local children from the public schools in Sayulita.
The camp continues today as an after-school program which serves about 40 children and is taught by bilingual Mexican women.
The curriculum was developed by an expert in the field of teaching English as an additional language and is based primarily on activities. The staff emphasizes positive reinforcement and models how collaboration and teamwork lead to successful learning.
For Women
In Spring 2023, Mujeres Movimiento-Sayulita debuted an English Language Program for women.
Weekly classes are currently being held to help local women progress in their speaking, reading and writing skills.
You can donate to either one of these programs specifically; be sure to comment that your donation is for the English Classes.
Dinner on Us
Gift Certificates for Families
Mujeres Movimiento is proud of and grateful to Alison Goodman and Shirley Wong for their support of our organization. This mother and daughter team created a gift certificate program with Happy Kitchen Chinese restaurant in Sayulita.
The women and their friends purchase gift certificates to Happy Kitchen and Mujeres Movimiento distributes them to local women who use them to provide a special meal for their family.
To date, 80 certificates have been distributed!
Thank you, Alison, Shirley (pictured), and Happy Kitchen for such a wonderful program!
Irma in the Kitchen
Meet Irma, a local cook who has begun cooking for renters here in Sayulita. Through sharing the gift of food, Irma can supplement her income and introduce visitors to wonderful Mexican cuisine.
Mujeres Movimiento has been able to support Irma by advertising her services and coordinating all the logistics, so all she needs to do is focus on her cooking!
If you are in Sayulita, email us to schedule a private dinner with Irma. Some of her specialities include the following:
Appetizer:
Guacamole, Salsa & Chips
Dinner (rice & beans plus your choice of):
Enchiladas, Chili Rellenos, Fajitas or Mole
Dessert:
Flan
Recreational Classes
In 2023, Mujeres Movimiento added several new athletic programs for local women: yoga, pickleball and swim lessons. Pickleball takes place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. We have opened this to the community, allowing visitors to play while at the same time supporting the school financially.
While tourists flock to Sayulita to enjoy the beaches and warm ocean water, many local women and children cannot enjoy them as they don’t know how to swim. For many, there exists the fear of drowning.
Mujeres decided to address this by offering free swim classes. Thanks to the generosity of Mujeres US board member, Liz Price, a certified swim teacher, we held nine swim classes for women and their children. This year, we intend to provide more classes.
A big thank you to Cheri Hasburgh and Robert Whitney for allowing us to use their swimming pools for the classes!
Women’s Retreats
As part of our plan to provide wellness opportunities to local women, Mujeres, under the guidance of psychologist Sandra Avila, has sponsored more than 8 retreats.
Each retreat has explored a different emotional challenge women face as wives and mothers.
In 2024, with your support, we hope to open a wellness center where women can receive one-on-one support from Sandra.
Workshops
In Sayulita? Join a Workshop!
Mujeres Movimiento-Sayulita is proud to present the following craft workshops as opportunities to share knowledge and skills between local women and visitors to Sayulita.
All of the workshops are taught in Spanish by female teachers with the assistance of a bilingual translator.
How it Works
Each 2-hour workshop will take place at the location of your choice, whether it be your vacation rental or your full-time residence in Sayulita. You can learn a new skill, socialize, and maybe practice a little Spanish all from the comfort of your home! Choose from the list of Mujeres Movimiento-Sayulita's unique workshops and contact us to schedule. Be sure to schedule at least two days before your desired date.
Each workshop is offered at a flat rate of $3000 per group, with a maximum of 6 people per group. All materials needed in the workshop are included in the price. A 50% deposit is required when the workshop is scheduled and the remainder at the time of the workshop. Refunds will not be offered if a group cancels within 48 hours of the workshop.
Contact us and let us know which you are interested in or if you have any idea for a new workshop topic. We will then put you in contact with the workshop facilitators.
