CAF, Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, and VALE TV presented the documentary “Mujeres de redes, mujeres del Caribe” on Mar. 11. The film highlights the important role of fisherwomen in the community of Guayacán, located in Sucre state, Venezuela, as keepers of a long-standing tradition closely tied to Caribbean cultural identity.
The documentary was filmed on the Araya Peninsula and provides an inside look at fishing culture as both a way of life and a source of social unity. Through interviews with local women, it shows how knowledge passed down through generations has been preserved mainly by women who are central to both family and community economies.
The production also depicts Guayacán as an example of collective organization and resilience. In this community, women are involved in every stage of fishing: from receiving boats and unloading fish to weaving nets, managing sales, and maintaining the cold chain that keeps products fresh.
Beyond their work related to fishing, the documentary illustrates how these women balance demanding physical labor with caring for their homes. This balance shapes patterns of cooperation that help sustain daily life in Guayacán.
CAF supported this project as part of its commitment to promote culture as a driver for sustainable development, social inclusion, and preservation of cultural heritage across Latin America and the Caribbean. The partnership with VALE TV helped bring these stories to wider audiences by showcasing traditional knowledge rarely seen in mainstream media.
With this initiative, CAF said it reaffirms its belief that culture is vital for development and can strengthen identities while generating opportunities throughout the region.
