top of page



The Living Tapestry: Stories from our Global Sisterhood

Personal Stories
Shared by our sisters from around the world.


My Pilgrim Shoes
by Martha Llanos Zuloaga To travel is my passion, and I remember my first camping trip as a student at the Catholic University — an unforgettable month of community living in Cañete with students of different careers. It was an extraordinary experience, but I discovered I had weak ankles; I was always twisting my feet. So, I bought some hiking boots that provided solid support and became my go‑to shoes for adventures and faithful travel companions. Oh, if my shoes could talk
May 302 min read


Giving Birth: A Celebration of Life or a Surgical Event?
Martha Llanos Zuloaga by Martha Llanos Zuloaga – GTW Perú I have just returned from the UN Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. One session that was very significant for me was the one with the presence of Indigenous midwives from Latin America. Each representative shared her testimony about the current situation; of special interest were Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and others. The Continental Alliance of Traditional and Indigenous Midwives of the Americas bring to
May 33 min read


Celebrating Women. Circle Experiences.
Martha Llanos by Martha Llanos Zuloaga, Peru I describe myself as a Peace Ambassador. My life mission is of global service to children, women, and families. Thanks to the understanding, compassion, appreciation, and courage that I have experienced in Circle with other women, I have been able to fulfill that mission. This support enabled me to advocate and take action for women’s rights in a world that shows violence towards women and girl children, especially when they are in
Mar 43 min read
bottom of page