Grumin, an indigenous women's group in Brazil, was created eight years ago with the objective of encouraging and uniting indigenous women around the issue of education. Grumin has been working to facilitate consciousness-raising groups for Indian women, strategize on ways to work together.

The group has been advocating for education that reflects the reality of the indigenous peoples in Brazil. It Is committed to action on issues that affect women and children, and to strengthening knowledge of traditional customs, spirituality and indigenous culture within their families and communities.

Source: Match News, VoL 15. No. 4, Spring 1992. p. 6. Match lntemational Centre, 1102-200Elgin, Ottawa. Ontario K2P 1L5 Canada Tel.: 613-238 1312