“El Sabor de Juanita”, a Prosperous Business of a Fighter Woman
Every March 8, the bravery and struggle of women are celebrated worldwide. In Nicaragua, there is the Law on Equality of Rights and Opportunities.
TL;DR
- Nicaragua's Law 648, the Law on Equality of Rights and Opportunities, promotes equity between men and women.
- Juana Teresa Álvarez Gutiérrez runs a successful food business, preparing and selling traditional dishes.
- She learned cooking skills from her grandmothers and started her business from home, gradually expanding.
- Juana highlights the importance of self-love, perseverance, and faith in overcoming challenges.
- She believes that times have changed, and women now have more opportunities to succeed.
- Her business provides employment for four people, and she takes pride in being her own boss.
- The government's policies are seen as creating conditions for women entrepreneurs like Juana to thrive.
- Juana expresses gratitude to her customers and encourages other women to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.