
Tejedoras del Legado (Weavers of Legacy)
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How did Weavers of the Legacy come about?
The mission of this initiative is to empower indigenous and mestizo women in Quito and its surroundings through a holistic methodology that integrates emotional well-being , sexual and reproductive health , education on gender violence , and financial autonomy.
Tejedoras del Legado emerged from the success of BIENSUR's "Yo Decido" pilot program, carried out in 2024 together with TARIMIAT Cultura Amazónica, which benefited 25 indigenous migrant women in Quito with more than 100 hours of comprehensive training in sexual health, self-esteem and violence prevention.
La misión de esta iniciativa es empoderar a mujeres indígenas y mesThe mission of this initiative is to empower Indigenous and mestiza women in Quito and its surrounding areas through a holistic methodology that integrates emotional well-being, sexual and reproductive health, education on gender-based violence, and financial autonomy.The mission of this initiative is to empower Indigenous and mestiza women in Quito and its surrounding areas through a holistic methodology that integrates emotional well-being, sexual and reproductive health, education on gender-based violence, and financial autonomy.tizas de Quito y sus alrededores mediante una metodología holística que integra el bienestar emocional, la salud sexual y reproductiva, la educación en violencia de género y la autonomía financiera.
Tejedoras del Legado surge del éxito del programa piloto “Yo Decido” de BIENSUR, realizado en 2024 junto a TARIMIAT Cultura Amazónica, que benefició a 25 mujeres indígenas migrantes en Quito con 100 horas de formación integral en salud sexual, autoestima y prevención de violencia.
Source: BIENSUR (2026), institutional proposal.
What the Yo Decido Pilot Left Behind (2024)
25
Indigenous women aged 18 to 54, migrants to Quito
100
hours of training over six months, with childcare
100 %
considered the content very important for their well-being
68 %
learned substantially new information
A medical day with Fundación Hospital de los Valles attended 24 pilot patients, with consultation, Pap smear and breast ultrasound; 14 received a mammogram.
Source: Fundación Hospital de los Valles (2024), report of the medical day, April 2024.
Why it matters
31.6 %
of women worldwide have experienced physical or sexual violence from a partner or from others during their lives.
64.9 %
of women in Ecuador have experienced some type of violence during their lives.
Source: World Health Organization (2026).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (2019).
Are you interested?

María Clara Sharupi. Director of Tarimiat
LEARN ABOUT THE PHASES OF LEGACY WEAVERS
Phase 1:
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In collaboration with psychology professionals from the San Francisco de Quito University , Tejedoras del Legado offers comprehensive training workshops in emotional well-being, sexual and reproductive health, prevention of violence in family relationships, and financial education.
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Each group has facilitators and support networks that strengthen mutual care, trust, and community growth.
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Medical attention:
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In collaboration with Fundación Hospital de los Valles, we will provide sexual and reproductive health services for participants who have already completed educational phase 1.
Phase 2:
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In collaboration with the 15 de Mayo Cooperative , participants who have completed the educational phase 1 and wish to access low-interest microloans will receive technical and mentoring support to create or strengthen their businesses, which includes an investment and payment plan adapted to their projects; in addition, they will receive training in savings and financial education, preparing the women for future financing opportunities.
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Initial loans range from $500 to $5,000, with the possibility of accessing larger amounts after successful use.
Phase 3:
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Participants who wish to become facilitators of the program will be able to participate in educational modules where they will receive training to facilitate content on sexual and reproductive health, emotional well-being, prevention of gender violence and financial education.
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This process includes conducting community micro-workshops, where participants practice leadership and multiply the impact of the program in their communities.
Phase 4:
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Both women who have accessed microcredits and women who have worked in facilitation workshops can access a personal development workshop through the Personal Growth Workshop (TCP) of Carlos Cabarrús, an experiential space that strengthens self-confidence, emotional management and interpersonal relationships, promoting balance and integral well-being.
A path in four Journeys
Journey 1 · I recognize myself
Emotional well-being, personal resources, body and self-care.
Journey 2 · I discover my strength
Self-efficacy and self-confidence.
Journey 3 · I decide about my life
Informed sexual and reproductive rights and health care.
Journey 4 · I build my future
Financial autonomy: planning your finances and generating income.
Source: BIENSUR (2026), workshop schedule of Tejedoras del Legado.
Me merezco: our first workshop
Images from the first workshop of Tejedoras del Legado, "Me merezco".

Photographs shared with the consent of the participants.
A path in four Journeys
What do you gain by participating in this program?
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Education in various areas, personalized medical care by RS health professionals, psychological support by professionals in workshops, personalized attention for benefit and success in accessing microcredits.
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The program costs $2500 per participant and is subsidized.
Requirements:
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Send a letter of intent to biensurec@gmail.com indicating
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Personal information: age, place of residence.
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Occupation
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Interest: Briefly explain why this program might be important to you.
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Sign a letter of commitment to comply with the program requirements:
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Fuentes
BIENSUR. (2026). BIENSUR: Bienestar integral para mujeres y comunidades en Ecuador (v2) [Propuesta no publicada]. Sustainable Sciences Institute.
BIENSUR. (2026). Cronograma tentativo para aplicación de talleres [Documento de trabajo no publicado]. Sustainable Sciences Institute.
Fundación Hospital de los Valles. (2024). Jornada ginecológica, Proyecto de Salud «Yo Decido» [Informe no publicado, abril de 2024].
Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos. (2019). Violencia de género: Resumen 2019. https://www.ecuadorencifras.gob.ec/violencia-de-genero/
Organización Mundial de la Salud. (2026, 18 de junio). Violence against women [Hoja informativa]. https://www.who.int/News-Room/Fact-Sheets/Detail/Violence-Against-Women
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