Rincoeña Women Breaking Barriers: Empowerment and Community

It is essential to highlight community initiatives that make a difference during Women’s Month. Rincón, known for its beaches and tourist attractions, is also home to a movement that is transforming lives: Mujeres Rincoeñas Rompiendo Barreras (Rincoeña Women Breaking Barriers, in English).

A Movement for Change

This group was founded in 2021 in response to concerns about gender violence and femicide in society. With the support of the Municipality of Rincón, its mayor, and coordinator Isela Ruiz Feliciano, its mission is to provide comprehensive support to women and victims of gender violence. Through activities focused on entertainment, health, education, and training, they seek to empower women and build a more equitable and safe community.

A Community Initiative

What began as a summer camp in 2021 has grown into a network of over 100 women, organized into different groups based on their interests:

• Sirenas: Water activities such as swimming and aqua aerobics.
• Arañas Tejedoras: Knitting classes.
• Arañas Pintoras: Art classes.
• Damas Sastres: Sewing and garment making.

Activities and Workshops

Participants can access a wide variety of activities and workshops, including:

• Yoga, paddleboarding, kayaking, and eco-tourism hikes.
• Self-defense and empowerment workshops.
• Community bingo.
• Knitting, sewing, and art classes.
• Community projects with functional needs populations.

The activities take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Córcega Community Center, and the summer camp is held at the Balneario de Rincón.

You Can Be Part of It Too!

If you are a woman and want to join, follow Rincón Informa or Mujeres Rincoeñas Rompiendo Barreras on Facebook. You can also call the Municipality at 787-823-2180 or contact coordinator Isela Ruiz Feliciano.

If you’d like to support this initiative, you can donate materials like yarn, fabric, and sewing machines, as well as items for community bingo events.

This Women’s Month, let’s honor the women who make Rincón special, fostering sisterhood and collaboration to create a positive impact in the community.