Marcelo's story
Marcelo Baldemor joined Salay in 1994 and was taught crafting techniques. Now 45 and married with three children, he works for Salay as a home worker. "I dream of seeing my three children finish college," Marcelo says, and Salay is helping to make his dream a reality.
 One of his children studying at high school is assisted by the SHAPII Foundation, set up by Salay, which provides scholarships for workers' children. Marcello's wife works as a market vendor and the couple share responsibility for raising their family.
Salay Handmade Paper Industries Salay is a family-owned business that started in 1987 with the objective of providing a sustainable livelihood for people in the local area. Salay is an environmentally aware company whose employees share profits and other benefits. The large number of social benefits to producers include: - health insurance
- a home development fund
- pension plan
- retirement benefit
- interest-free loans
- free eye check
- company vehicle use in emergencies
- meal out for exceptional performance
- basic computer classes
- English classes
- free internet training and access
- seminars
- training (including local travel or trips abroad, for example, to trade fairs).
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