MAZ MANUELA ALVAREZ
MAZ MANUELA ALVAREZ
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Description
MAZ is a multicultural, high-contemporary slow fashion brand based in Bogotá, Colombia, founded in 2013 by Manuela Álvarez. Over the past nine years, MAZ has developed a holistic 360-degree sustainable process that empowers women through clothing while preserving and promoting Colombian artisanal culture. This comprehensive framework is built upon five interconnected pillars that support each other, ensuring the sustainability of artisans and their communities. 360-Degree Holistic Sustainable Cycle:
1. Self-Sustainability: At the core of our sustainable approach lies the principle that true sustainability cannot exist without self-sustainability. It goes beyond merely meeting basic needs; it involves empowering communities to recognize and explore their talents and capabilities. By leveraging their ancestral knowledge and traditional skills, artisans can cultivate a dignified way of life that enriches both themselves and their communities.
2. High-Quality Product and Service Development: MAZ understands that artisans do not solely produce handcrafted products; they can also offer valuable services to the market. This dual approach enhances their income potential and elevates the status of artisanal work. Our focus is on creating high-quality, differentiated, and innovative products and services that respond to market demands, allowing artisans to transform their traditional knowledge into sustainable livelihoods.
3. Creative and Textile Laboratories: Our creative laboratories serve as spaces for exploration and innovation, encouraging artisans to ask, “What if?” This question opens a universe of possibilities for reimagining techniques, experimenting with new materials, and combining various artisanal developments. By fostering a spirit of creativity and curiosity, we help artisans discover unique applications of their skills, ultimately leading to the creation of exceptional, original pieces.
4. Education and Pedagogy Programs: Manuela Álvarez personally leads our educational initiatives, teaching artisans about project structure and the development of creative artisanal products. These programs focus on helping artisans define their identities as creators and producers, establishing a clear understanding of their conceptual, creative, and aesthetic DNA. This structured approach empowers them to produce refined and market-ready products while deepening their connection to their craft.
5. Artisanal Networking: The final pillar emphasizes the power of community and collaboration. By fostering strong connections among artisans, families, and communities, we create resilient artisanal networks that contribute to robust regional economies. These networks enable us to showcase what we define as the new Latin American sustainable artisanal luxury—products that not only exemplify artistry and craftsmanship but also embody profound conceptual developments and social impact. In an era dominated by industrialized, mass-produced goods, our products stand out for their artistry, sophistication, and the rich stories behind them.
Key Objectives:
• Empower Vulnerable Ethnic Groups: MAZ is dedicated to supporting vulnerable ethnic groups by equipping them with the tools necessary for personal and community growth. The brand serves as a platform to share their intricate culture and talents with the world.
• Cultural Preservation and Social Impact: Through co-creation with artisan communities from various regions of Colombia, MAZ promotes fair labor practices while safeguarding the rich heritage of ancient crafts and cultures. The brand has directly supported over 780 artisan families, primarily female heads of household, creating positive social and economic impacts.
• Sustainability Practices: MAZ operates with a conscious approach, producing limited quantities and only upon request to avoid overproduction. This strategy provides artisans with stable work, controls raw material purchases, and utilizes leftover materials to create new garments, significantly reducing environmental impact. Through these initiatives, MAZ not only offers exclusive, handcrafted pieces but also seeks to establish an emotional connection with customers, inviting them to appreciate the stories and artistry behind each garment. By promoting sustainability, cultural appreciation, and social awareness, MAZ is committed to making a significant impact in the fashion industry and beyond, leading the way towards a new definition of luxury that honors tradition and embraces innovation.
MAZ Manuela Álvarez employs a comprehensive set of methodologies to effectively carry out its initiatives. These methodologies are designed to ensure high standards in artisanal production, promote continuous learning, and foster community development. The key components of our implementation methodologies include:
1. Artisanal Development Framework: We establish a framework that guides artisans through a structured process of skill enhancement, quality control, and innovative product development. This framework includes specific training modules tailored to various artisanal techniques, ensuring that each artisan can elevate their craft to meet market demands.
2. Workshops and Creative Labs: Regularly scheduled workshops in our Creative Labs serve as spaces for experimentation and collaboration. Artisans are encouraged to explore new materials, techniques, and design ideas through guided sessions that emphasize innovation and creative thinking. Each workshop focuses on a “What if?” approach, allowing artisans to reimagine their traditional skills in contemporary contexts.
3. Educational Programs: Led by Manuela Álvarez, these programs are designed to provide artisans with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed. The curriculum covers project structure, product development, market trends, and effective branding strategies. We use assessments to measure progress and adapt the curriculum to meet the evolving needs of the artisans.
4. Market Integration Strategies: We implement strategies that help artisans connect with broader markets. This includes creating platforms for showcasing their work, organizing pop-up events, and facilitating direct sales to consumers. These strategies are developed based on market research and analysis of consumer trends, ensuring that artisan products resonate with target audiences.
5. Sustainability Practices: We incorporate sustainable practices into our production methodologies, emphasizing the use of upcycled materials and low-impact production techniques. Each product development cycle includes a review of resource use, waste management, and environmental impact, promoting responsible practices throughout the production process.
6. Feedback and Continuous Improvement: We establish feedback mechanisms that encourage open communication between artisans and our management team. This allows us to continuously assess the effectiveness of our methodologies and make necessary adjustments to enhance outcomes. Through these implementation methodologies, MAZ ensures that our initiatives are effectively carried out, fostering artisan empowerment and promoting sustainable practices across communities.
MAZ Manuela Álvarez is committed to facilitating knowledge sharing and capacity building within the artisan community and the broader industry. Our approach emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and the transfer of skills and technology to empower artisans and enhance their capabilities. Key elements of our arrangements for capacity building and technology transfer include:
1. Collaborative Workshops: We conduct hands-on workshops that bring together artisans, designers, and industry experts to share best practices and innovative techniques. These collaborative sessions focus on enhancing traditional skills, introducing new technologies, and exploring creative applications, allowing artisans to learn from one another and from industry leaders.
2. Mentorship Programs: Our mentorship initiatives pair experienced artisans and designers with emerging talents to facilitate knowledge transfer. Through one-on-one mentorship, artisans receive personalized guidance on product development, business strategies, and market trends, empowering them to grow their practices and adapt to changing market demands.
3. Access to Technology and Tools: We invest in providing artisans with access to modern tools and technologies that enhance their production capabilities. This includes introducing new weaving techniques, sewing machines, and design software that streamline their processes and improve product quality. Our Creative Labs serve as hubs where artisans can experiment with these technologies in a supportive environment.
4. Online Learning Platforms: To extend our reach and support ongoing learning, we are developing online platforms that offer educational resources, tutorials, and courses. These platforms will provide artisans with access to valuable information on industry trends, sustainable practices, and advanced techniques, allowing them to continue their education at their own pace.
5. Networking Opportunities: We create networking events and forums where artisans can connect with industry stakeholders, potential buyers, and other artisans. These opportunities facilitate knowledge sharing, collaboration, and exposure to new markets, enabling artisans to build strong relationships within the industry.
6. Documentation and Resource Sharing: We prioritize documenting best practices, successful projects, and innovative techniques used by our artisans. This information will be compiled into resource guides and shared with the broader artisan community, ensuring that knowledge is disseminated widely and can be accessed by future generations. By fostering capacity building and technology transfer, MAZ Manuela Álvarez aims to empower artisans, enhance their skills, and promote sustainable practices within the artisan industry, ultimately contributing to the growth and resilience of artisan communities.
MAZ Manuela Álvarez operates through a collaborative governance structure that facilitates effective communication and decision-making among all stakeholders involved in the initiative. This structure is built upon several key strategies and programs designed to ensure sustainability, social impact, and cultural preservation.
1. Artisan Collaborations: We maintain direct partnerships with over 780 artisan families across seven regions of Colombia. Our collaboration with these communities involves regular meetings and workshops to co-create products, ensuring that their traditional techniques and knowledge are respected and integrated into the design process.
2. Creative Labs: Our Creative Labs serve as innovation hubs where artisans are encouraged to explore new materials and techniques. These labs promote an open dialogue through structured brainstorming sessions, allowing artisans to experiment with their craft in a supportive environment. The “What if?” approach is central to these labs, enabling us to discover new possibilities and applications for traditional methods.
3. Educational Programs: Manuela Álvarez personally leads educational workshops focused on project structure and creative development for artisans. These programs aim to strengthen their understanding of their identity as artisans and the conceptual underpinnings of their work. By providing tailored training, we ensure that artisans not only enhance their product offerings but also develop a solid foundation for their businesses.
4. Artisanal Networking: We foster a strong network among artisan communities, creating a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration. This network encourages artisans to learn from each other, replicate successful practices, and build resilient communities. By connecting artisans across regions, we aim to promote the new sustainable luxury of Latin America, showcasing the artistry and craftsmanship inherent in our collective heritage.
5. Feedback and Evaluation: We implement regular assessments of our programs and initiatives to gauge their effectiveness. Feedback from artisans and stakeholders is integral to our decision-making process, allowing us to adapt and refine our strategies to meet the evolving needs of our communities and the market. Through these mechanisms, MAZ ensures a cohesive and inclusive approach to governance, empowering artisans while driving social and cultural impact.
The project and organization have demonstrated remarkable achievements in the realm of sustainable fashion in Colombia and Latin America. MAZ stands as one of the leading representatives of sustainable fashion, showcasing a commitment to ethical practices and cultural richness. Manuela Álvarez has established herself as a key figure in discussions surrounding sustainability and creative development. As the first Colombian brand to participate as a speaker at the UN’s Fashion and Lifestyle Networks Annual Meeting, MAZ has gained recognition on an international platform. Manuela Álvarez has also been invited to present at major fashion events in Colombia, such as Colombiamoda and Bogotá Fashion Week, further solidifying her influence and the brand’s impact in promoting sustainable practices within the industry. The initiative’s focus on empowering artisan communities, fostering self-sustainability, and emphasizing the importance of craftsmanship has resulted in a positive social and economic impact. Through collaboration, education, and creative exploration, MAZ is redefining luxury in a way that honors ancestral knowledge and promotes environmental consciousness.
2023 FROM 2021: GOVERNMENT OF CUNDINAMARCA, COLOMBIA. Manuela Álvarez and Gobernacion de Cundinamarca dedicated 3 years to create a course for traditional artisans from all over the Cundinamarca region, teaching and developing courses, counseling programs and master classes for they and their artisanal brands, to flourish and enhance their work via their amazing handcrafted knowledge and skills. While learning how to merge them with a co-creating contemporary methodology, teaching indigenous and traditional artisans groups subjects like collection structure, trend studies, and innovative implementation of their ancestral and traditional artisanal techniques in the current market. Manuela built and promoted a fair and deferential collaborative approach to working and growing for artisans and brands alike. Up until today MAZ Manuela Álvarez and Gobernacion de Cundinamarca, trained and teached more than 200 artisans.
2020: GRUPO EXITO: MAZ was the brand selected to create the commercial collection “La Esencia” together with artisans from the regions of Boyacá and Valle del Cauca for the Arkitect brand of the Éxito group, Colombia. We impacted more than 300 women artisans during the pandemic. We worked for a year, traveling to different regions to develop the pieces. In July 2021, we presented the collection in one of the main runways of Colombia, Colombiamoda Fashion Week. The majority of the pieces sold out from the moment of the runway throughout the first month, online and in the main Exito stores all over Colombia.
2018: ARTESANIAS DE COLOMBIA - ANCESTRAL MASTERS: MAZ was the winner of the “Ancestral Masters Project” award. A project by Artesanías de Colombia, Club Colombia and Revista Fucsia. That involved contemporary fashion brands and Amazonian indigenous communities, to develop a fashion collection in co-creation with the concept and aesthetics of the brands' DNA and the ancestral techniques of “Chaquira” embroidery and “Guanga” vertical loom of the Camëntsá indigenous community of Putumayo. We developed the co-creative collection “Primitiva”, where more than 80 indigenous people were positively impacted.
2017: ARTESANIAS DE COLOMBIA - ANCESTRAL MASTERS: MAZ Manuela Alvarez was the winner of the “2017 Ancestral Masters Project” award. Project by Artesanías de Colombia, Club Colombia and Revista Fucsia. It involved contemporary fashion brands and the indigenous communities Wounaan Phuur and Embera Dobida from Quibdó Chocó Colombia, to develop a contemporary fashion collection in co-creation, via a “creative laboratory” mixing the DNA of the brand and the “Chaquira'' embroidery ancestral technique of the indigenous communities, were more than 150 indigenous people were positively impacted.
SDGS & Targets
Goal 4
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
4.1
By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes
4.1.1
Proportion of children and young people (a) in grades 2/3; (b) at the end of primary; and (c) at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics, by sex
4.1.2
Completion rate (primary education, lower secondary education, upper secondary education)
4.2
By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education
4.2.1
Proportion of children aged 24–59 months who are developmentally on track in health, learning and psychosocial well-being, by sex
4.2.2
Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age), by sex
4.3
By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university
4.3.1
Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, by sex
4.4
By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship
4.4.1
Proportion of youth and adults with information and communications technology (ICT) skills, by type of skill
4.5
4.5.1
Parity indices (female/male, rural/urban, bottom/top wealth quintile and others such as disability status, indigenous peoples and conflict-affected, as data become available) for all education indicators on this list that can be disaggregated
4.6
By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy
4.6.1
Proportion of population in a given age group achieving at least a fixed level of proficiency in functional (a) literacy and (b) numeracy skills, by sex
4.7
By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development
4.7.1
Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education and (d) student assessment
4.a
Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all
4.a.1
Proportion of schools offering basic services, by type of service
4.b
4.b.1
Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships by sector and type of study
4.c
By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers, including through international cooperation for teacher training in developing countries, especially least developed countries and small island developing States
4.c.1
Proportion of teachers with the minimum required qualifications, by education level
Goal 5
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
5.1
End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere
5.1.1
Whether or not legal frameworks are in place to promote, enforce and monitor equality and non‑discrimination on the basis of sex
5.2
5.2.1
Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls aged 15 years and older subjected to physical, sexual or psychological violence by a current or former intimate partner in the previous 12 months, by form of violence and by age
5.2.2
Proportion of women and girls aged 15 years and older subjected to sexual violence by persons other than an intimate partner in the previous 12 months, by age and place of occurrence
5.3
5.3.1
Proportion of women aged 20-24 years who were married or in a union before age 15 and before age 18
5.3.2
Proportion of girls and women aged 15-49 years who have undergone female genital mutilation/cutting, by age
5.4
Recognize and value unpaid care and domestic work through the provision of public services, infrastructure and social protection policies and the promotion of shared responsibility within the household and the family as nationally appropriate
5.4.1
Proportion of time spent on unpaid domestic and care work, by sex, age and location
5.5
Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life
5.5.1
Proportion of seats held by women in (a) national parliaments and (b) local governments
5.5.2
Proportion of women in managerial positions
5.6
Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights as agreed in accordance with the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development and the Beijing Platform for Action and the outcome documents of their review conferences
5.6.1
Proportion of women aged 15-49 years who make their own informed decisions regarding sexual relations, contraceptive use and reproductive health care
5.6.2
Number of countries with laws and regulations that guarantee full and equal access to women and men aged 15 years and older to sexual and reproductive health care, information and education
5.a
Undertake reforms to give women equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to ownership and control over land and other forms of property, financial services, inheritance and natural resources, in accordance with national laws
5.a.1
(a) Proportion of total agricultural population with ownership or secure rights over agricultural land, by sex; and (b) share of women among owners or rights-bearers of agricultural land, by type of tenure
5.a.2
Proportion of countries where the legal framework (including customary law) guarantees women’s equal rights to land ownership and/or control
5.b
5.b.1
Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
5.c
Adopt and strengthen sound policies and enforceable legislation for the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls at all levels
5.c.1
Proportion of countries with systems to track and make public allocations for gender equality and women’s empowerment
Goal 8
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
8.1
8.1.1
Annual growth rate of real GDP per capita
8.2
Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high-value added and labour-intensive sectors
8.2.1
Annual growth rate of real GDP per employed person
8.3
Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services
8.3.1
Proportion of informal employment in total employment, by sector and sex
8.4
Improve progressively, through 2030, global resource efficiency in consumption and production and endeavour to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation, in accordance with the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production, with developed countries taking the lead
8.4.1
Material footprint, material footprint per capita, and material footprint per GDP
8.4.2
Domestic material consumption, domestic material consumption per capita, and domestic material consumption per GDP
8.5
8.5.1
Average hourly earnings of female and male employees, by occupation, age and persons with disabilities
8.5.2
Unemployment rate, by sex, age and persons with disabilities
8.6
8.6.1
Proportion of youth (aged 15-24 years) not in education, employment or training
8.7
Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labour in all its forms
8.7.1
Proportion and number of children aged 5‑17 years engaged in child labour, by sex and age
8.8
Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment
8.8.1
Fatal and non-fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 workers, by sex and migrant status
8.8.2
Level of national compliance with labour rights (freedom of association and collective bargaining) based on International Labour Organization (ILO) textual sources and national legislation, by sex and migrant status
8.9
By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products
8.9.1
Tourism direct GDP as a proportion of total GDP and in growth rate
8.10
Strengthen the capacity of domestic financial institutions to encourage and expand access to banking, insurance and financial services for all
8.10.1
(a) Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults and (b) number of automated teller machines (ATMs) per 100,000 adults
8.10.2
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) with an account at a bank or other financial institution or with a mobile-money-service provider
8.a
8.a.1
Aid for Trade commitments and disbursements
8.b
By 2020, develop and operationalize a global strategy for youth employment and implement the Global Jobs Pact of the International Labour Organization
8.b.1
Existence of a developed and operationalized national strategy for youth employment, as a distinct strategy or as part of a national employment strategy
Goal 10
Reduce inequality within and among countries
10.1
By 2030, progressively achieve and sustain income growth of the bottom 40 per cent of the population at a rate higher than the national average
10.1.1
Growth rates of household expenditure or income per capita among the bottom 40 per cent of the population and the total population
10.2
By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status
10.2.1
Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income, by sex, age and persons with disabilities
10.3
Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard
10.3.1
Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed within the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law
10.4
Adopt policies, especially fiscal, wage and social protection policies, and progressively achieve greater equality
10.4.1
Labour share of GDP
10.4.2
Redistributive impact of fiscal policy
10.5
Improve the regulation and monitoring of global financial markets and institutions and strengthen the implementation of such regulations
10.5.1
Financial Soundness Indicators
10.6
10.6.1
Proportion of members and voting rights of developing countries in international organizations
10.7
Facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies
10.7.1
Recruitment cost borne by employee as a proportion of montlhy income earned in country of destination
10.7.2
Number of countries with migration policies that facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people
10.7.3
Number of people who died or disappeared in the process of migration towards an international destination
10.7.4
Proportion of the population who are refugees, by country of origin
10.a
10.a.1
Proportion of tariff lines applied to imports from least developed countries and developing countries with zero-tariff
10.b
10.b.1
Total resource flows for development, by recipient and donor countries and type of flow (e.g. official development assistance, foreign direct investment and other flows)
10.c
By 2030, reduce to less than 3 per cent the transaction costs of migrant remittances and eliminate remittance corridors with costs higher than 5 per cent
10.c.1
Remittance costs as a proportion of the amount remitted
Goal 12
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
12.1
Implement the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns, all countries taking action, with developed countries taking the lead, taking into account the development and capabilities of developing countries
12.1.1
Number of countries developing, adopting or implementing policy instruments aimed at supporting the shift to sustainable consumption and production
12.2
By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources
12.2.1
Material footprint, material footprint per capita, and material footprint per GDP
12.2.2
Domestic material consumption, domestic material consumption per capita, and domestic material consumption per GDP
12.3
By 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses
12.3.1
(a) Food loss index and (b) food waste index
12.4
By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment
12.4.1
12.4.2
(a) Hazardous waste generated per capita; and (b) proportion of hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment
12.5
By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse
12.5.1
National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
12.6
Encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle
12.6.1
12.7
Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities
12.7.1
Number of countries implementing sustainable public procurement policies and action plans
12.8
By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature
12.8.1
Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment
12.a
Support developing countries to strengthen their scientific and technological capacity to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production
12.a.1
Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing and developed countries (in watts per capita)
12.b
Develop and implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products
12.b.1
Implementation of standard accounting tools to monitor the economic and environmental aspects of tourism sustainability
12.c
Rationalize inefficient fossil-fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption by removing market distortions, in accordance with national circumstances, including by restructuring taxation and phasing out those harmful subsidies, where they exist, to reflect their environmental impacts, taking fully into account the specific needs and conditions of developing countries and minimizing the possible adverse impacts on their development in a manner that protects the poor and the affected communities
12.c.1
Amount of fossil-fuel subsidies (production and consumption) per unit of GDP
Goal 16
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
16.1
Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere
16.1.1
16.1.2
16.1.3
Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and/or (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.4
Proportion of population that feel safe walking alone around the area they live after dark
16.2
End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children
16.2.1
Proportion of children aged 1–17 years who experienced any physical punishment and/or psychological aggression by caregivers in the past month
16.2.2
16.2.3
Proportion of young women and men aged 18–29 years who experienced sexual violence by age 18
16.3
Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all
16.3.1
Proportion of victims of (a) physical, (b) psychological and/or (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.2
16.3.3
Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
16.4
By 2030, significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets and combat all forms of organized crime
16.4.1
16.4.2
16.5
Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms
16.5.1
16.5.2
16.6
Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels
16.6.1
16.6.2
Proportion of population satisfied with their last experience of public services
16.7
Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels
16.7.1
Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2
16.8
Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance
16.8.1
Proportion of members and voting rights of developing countries in international organizations
16.9
By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration
16.9.1
16.10
Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements
16.10.1
16.10.2
16.a
Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime
16.a.1
16.b
Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development
16.b.1
SDG 14 targets covered
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Deliverables & Timeline
Empowerment of Artisans: The project has already impacted over 780 families, with the goal of reaching double that number (over 1,560 families) within the next year.
High-Quality Product Development: We aim to expand our impact from the seven regions of Colombia to encompass all of Latin America, enhancing the presence of Colombian artisanal craftsmanship in the region.
We plan to offer a minimum of two educational programs per semester, aiming to double the number of artisans impacted through these programs, building on the success of those already conducted with Artesanías de Colombia and Gobernación de Cundinamarca.
Strengthened Artisanal Networks: Having established networking in over seven regions of Colombia, we aim to replicate this success by expanding to at least four additional countries in Latin America and establishing presence in one or two regions in Asia.
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- Latin America and the Caribbean
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• Over 780 indigenous and traditional artisans from 7 regions of Colombia.
• Local communities that will benefit from the strengthening of their artisanal skills and the development of their self-sustainability.
• Young entrepreneurs and companies seeking to implement sustainable practices in their business models.
• Artists and designers interested in utilizing artisanal techniques in their creations.
• The fashion, art, textile development, home decor, and jewelry industries that will benefit from the impact of artisanal techniques in their products.
• Consumers who value sustainability and authentic luxury represented by unique and story-rich artisanal pieces. MAZ Manuela Álvarez collaborates with these groups to promote the use of artisanal techniques across a wide variety of industries and to help tell stories through unique and original products.
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MANUELA ALVAREZ, CEO AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR MAZ MANUELA ALVAREZ