NEWS & STORIES
An elder's livelihood preserves local traditions while helping the environment
Along the shore of Lake Atitlán in Guatemala, Pedro, an Unbound sponsored elder, and his indigenous community have built their livelihoods by practicing the art of traditional Mayan mat-weaving. By growing and harvesting a key fiber, tule reeds, to make the mats, they’re also helping sustain a healthy ecosystem for one of Central America’s most beautiful lakes.
News & Stories
Scholarship sparks career in electrical trade
A dream, passion and support yield bright career as an electrical trade technician for Unbound scholarship program alumnus.
Honoring the legacy of Pope Francis
Unbound joins the world in grieving the loss of Pope Francis.
Empowering women with financial inclusion to break the cycle of poverty
Empower Women Series, Part 2: Unbound empowers women and mothers to lead their families from poverty through financial inclusion such as access to grants and loans for small businesses.
Celebrating the strength of mothers
Honoring mothers who care for and lead their families and communities with strength.
Devastating rains and floods strike in Colombia
Devastating rains have caused severe flooding impacting families in Antioquia, Colombia.
Why empowering women is key in breaking the cycle of poverty
Empower Women Series, Part 1: Unbound has been challenging gender inequality for decades by empowering women and mothers through decision-making and goal setting to lead their families from poverty.
On the shores of Lake Atitlán
An elder and his Indigenous community are preserving the art of Mayan mat weaving using tule reeds, while also helping sustain a healthy ecosystem for one of Central America’s most beautiful lakes.
Empowering women through social support systems to break the cycle of poverty
Empower Women Series, Part 3: Unbound empowers women to lead and drive change in their communities through mothers groups and the Agents of Change platform.
So much more than a call center
New Philippines call center expands sponsor support, employs Unbound alumni and provides hope to struggling communities.
