“Products of Peace” Empowers Filipino Women

After years of armed conflict, ‘Products of Peace’ and weaving provide Filipino women with a platform for empowerment

• Filipino women are using traditional weaving to rebuild lives, empower economically, and bridge divides, offering hope and resilience through beautifully crafted goods made by survivors of armed conflict.
• Initiatives like Products of Peace support women in conflict-ridden areas, using weaving as therapy and economic empowerment, transforming stories into textiles that carry their experiences to the world.
• The Bayo Foundation champions sustainability and community development through fashion, repurposing military uniforms into new textiles, providing livelihoods for soldiers’ families, symbolizing honor and resilience.
• These inclusive initiatives bring together individuals from opposing sides of conflicts, promoting healing, prosperity, and reconciliation through weaving, empowering women to reclaim their narratives and contribute to the repair and strengthening of their country.