What is Pinta Vida?
Pinta Vida is an association of individuals dedicated to developing innovative income generating activities and livelihood opportunities for people living with or affected by HIV and AIDS and other vulnerable populations. Through training in vocational skills and education in small business practices, Pinta Vida is working towards the establishment of a sustainable organization that empowers people through economic strengthening and provides those living with or affected with HIV and AIDS and other vulnerable populations with a sense of purpose and hope for the future.
What does Pinta Vida Do?
Pinta Vida produces, markets and sells useful/fashionable bags and accessories made from discarded advertising banners that have been donated by local businesses and corporations. The banner material is washed, cut, rolled into packets and distributed to Pinta Vida members and partner associations who are paid a fair wage for their work. Pint Vida links its members to the market by identifying market opportunities and promoting market access and participation. Pinta Vida provides the branding, marketing and publicity for products. All profits earned are reinvested the expansion and improvement of Pinta Vida and it's social objectives.
What Problems Does Pinta Vida Address?
HIV and AIDS
- Provides a positive, accepting and engaging work environment for people living with HIV and AIDS
- Encourages members to be proactive participants in their care and treatment through education and information
- Presents women from target groups with opportunities aimed at building self-esteem, vocational skills and economic empowerment
- Women have difficulty finding the time to volunteer. By providing income generating opportunities, Pinta Vida is able to eliminate some of the barriers to participation for women
- Recycles discarded advertising banners to make useful shopping and school bags
- Promotes the use of Pinta Vida bags to the need for thin plastic that has become so detrimental to the environment
- Provides income opportunities to people living in poverty
- Assists with the design and marketing of products
- Facilitates market access and participation
Thank You to all of our supporters that make Pinta Vida possible!
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