This Victoria-based non-profit organization, founded by UVic alumna Ashli Akins, connects weavers in small communities in the Peruvian Andes with Canadian consumers. One hundred percent of the profits are returned to the communities in Peru, where weavers can improve their quality of life but still maintain their traditional art and culture. Katheryn, who has a background in business, is developing a retail strategy to expand the distribution of Q’ente weavings to events, galleries and stores. She is also designing the society’s product catalogues. Katheryn is one of the many UVic co-op students working with local organizations to foster learning and community engagement in Greater Victoria.