At Handmade Art, we strongly support Law Project 24870, which creates the concept of Social and Labor Integration Companies (EISL). This initiative seeks to regulate a legal framework that promotes social and labor integration as a transition to formal employment for vulnerable populations.
We firmly believe that art and craftsmanship can be powerful tools for social transformation and labor reintegration.
Law Project 24870 creates the concept of Social and Labor Integration Companies (EISL), organizations that produce goods or services with the social purpose of integrating vulnerable individuals through personalized "integration agreements".
The beneficiary populations include:
Handmade Art already actively collaborates with the Costa Rican Ministry of Justice and Peace by offering workshops and training programs to incarcerated individuals. Through these programs, participants learn craft skills, providing them with an opportunity for rehabilitation and a source of income.
We offer a variety of workshops covering different craft techniques, from wood carving to creating traditional Costa Rican coffee makers (chorreadores). These workshops not only teach practical skills but also foster creativity, self-expression, and the development of social and labor competencies.
We teach traditional techniques for creating Costa Rican coffee makers, a product with high demand in both local and international markets.
We train in wood carving and finishing techniques, enabling the creation of unique pieces with high artistic and commercial value.
We teach presentation, marketing, and sales skills for artisanal products across different commercialization channels.
At Handmade Art, we commit to:
If you are a company or individual interested in supporting Law Project 24870 and our social and labor reintegration initiatives through art and crafts, contact us to explore ways to collaborate.
Email us at info@handmadeart.store or call us at +506 8585-0000
