About us
Mama Tierra is a Swiss non-profit organization supporting indigenous peoples since 2015. Human rights activists founded the association to drive social change and gender equality for indigenous women in Colombia and Venezuela, while protecting Mother Earth.
Mama Tierra puts a special focus on indigenous women as they earn the family’s living, bring up the children and pass on the indigenous heritage. That is why we created the Mama Tierra accessory brand in collaboration with indigenous women who craft our products with great dedication.
We believe that sustainable fashion and development is best executed through a non-profit structure. Because being legally binding to pursue social causes is a warranty that sustainability in fashion really happens. On the other hand, as non-profit we stand for the “trade not aid”-philosophy. Firstly, not relying solely on donations to develop social projects. Secondly, empowering beneficiaries with jobs and opportunities, rather than imposing social programs on them that might not be accepted in their culture or might not work in their environment.
Contact usOur team
Who makes Mama Tierra possible?
Lourdes Grollimund
CEO
Katherine Klemenz-Portmann
President
Balz Grollimund
Treasurer
Rolf Klemenz
Advisory Board
Douglas dasilva Fernandes
Advisory Board
Alex Steele
Advisory Board
Idairis Iguaran Sapuana
Production
Lermith Torres
Environmental Projects
Patrizia Stalder
Design
Mariela Cao
Digital Communication
Susanne Lötscher
Communication
Laura Osma
Fundraising Colombia
MISSION
To drive gender equality and sustainable development through fair fashion and community-led actions.
VISION
One day indigenous women will be able to choose their future, emancipate themselves and escape modern slavery.
Everybody will recognize indigenous crafts as art.
Goalsof Mama Tierra
Emancipation
Provide income through sales of indigenous crafts.
Sustainable fashion
Brighten the life of women with premium sustainable accessories.
Education
Provide access to education, especially for indigenous women and their children.
Environment
Promote environmental sustainability and protection in indigenous areas.
Humanitarian aid
So that development aid can take place.
Culture
Dissemination and valorization of indigenous culture.