Belki Pineda

“Thank you, each of you, for helping and supporting Honduran women in making their dreams a reality and bringing hope to their homes; for lending them a helping hand to get out of the hopeless place, many find themselves stuck in.”

— Belkis

Belkis on graduation day in clothes she made.

Meet Belki Pineda, a single mom with two children and a very talented young woman.

Belkis was part of the 2019 sewing course. She learned of Mi Esperanza through one of her neighbors, a former student. Her sewing skills were evident from the beginning. Her teacher, Reina, praises her ability and eagerness to learn. After graduation, in 2020, before the Covid-19 shutdown, Belkis accepted a job in the Mi Esperanza sewing maquila.

BELKIS AT A GLANCE

• Single

• Children: 2

• Community: Los Pinos

• Mi Esperanza Course: Sewing program

"I came to Mi Esperanza with the dream of learning. I never knew I had the ability. With much practice, my skills are getting better", she said. "During this pandemic time, I have been able to provide for my kids by selling masks, caps, and custom-made clothing." Mi Esperanza has brought stability to Belkis' life.