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Community
WeavingOpportunities
Supporting women's empowerment and circular economy in Colombia.
October 23, 2026
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At Ultratug, social responsibility goes beyond maritime operations. In Coveñas, Colombia, we support Asociación Génesis, a community initiative focused on empowering women, including female heads of household, and creating opportunities for people with disabilities.
A patternmaking and cutting session.
Chapter 01 ·
The training
Pattern, cut,sew.
Through our “Tejiendo Lazos con la Comunidad” program, and with training support from SENA (Colombia's National Learning Service), participants develop skills in patternmaking, cutting, sewing and patchwork techniques, helping strengthen their capabilities and opportunities for entrepreneurship.
More than 45 women heads of household have benefited from this initiative, which combines practical training with support for local economic development.
Reused Ultratug workwear, made into new bags.
Chapter 02 ·
Second life
Workwear that becomessomething new.
But the impact goes beyond education. Ultratug also supports Asociación Génesis by providing sewing machines and reusable workwear in good condition, allowing participants to transform existing materials into new textile products.
By extending the useful life of workwear, the initiative promotes circular economy practices, textile reuse and waste reduction, connecting community development with environmental responsibility.
45
+
women heads of household have benefited from this initiative.
Practical training combined with support for local economic development.
Participants at work with reused workwear.
Chapter 03 ·
Santa Marta
The programreaches Santa Marta.
The program also reaches women in Santa Marta, Colombia, providing tools and practical skills to support the creation of textile products and new entrepreneurship opportunities.
Participants with the products they made.
Chapter 04 ·
Every stitch
More thana garment.
Every stitch represents more than a garment. It represents learning, opportunity and the possibility of a new beginning.
Together with Asociación Génesis, Ultratug continues weaving opportunities and supporting stronger communities.
A patternmaking and cutting session.
Reused Ultratug workwear, made into new bags.
Participants at work with reused workwear.
Participants with the products they made.
