The Fisher Women
Building Local Resilience together
A global initiative and documentary series following women building their communities through sustainable construction, healthcare access, and shared knowledge.
Teach a woman to fish and she teaches a community to thrive.
The Fisher Women is both a real-world program and a 3-part documentary series.
Our first three locations are Mexico, Fiji, and New Zealand, hosting sustainable building workshops and delivering medical aid for community health centers, resource hubs, and healing spaces.
At the same time, the series documents this transformative work as it unfolds.
Impact
3 regions across the globe
15+ women trained per location
500+ women impacted through skill-sharing networks
Each trained participant commits to teaching others—creating a multiplying effect across communities.
Our Initiatives
Natural Building Workshops
Hands-on workshops with indigenous women focused on building infrastructure using locally sourced materials.
Resource Delivery
We bring doctors and medical supplies to each location. Providing essential resources—medical care, food, and tools—to communities with limited access.
Video Storytelling
A three part docuseries with award winning filmmaker Tess Cacciatore following the field team in Mexico, Fiji, and New Zealand
Make an Impact
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Donations to our GoFundMe directly support building materials, health supplies, and the hands-on work that empowers women to build and care for their communities.
Programs and support are always free for local women.
Health and Habitat
Where Life Flourishes
Natural Building Education
In the wake of disasters, women are often left without safe places to gather, organize, and rebuild. Through hands-on workshops, we support local women in creating their own community spaces—using local materials and shared skills—so they can lead recovery, restore connection, and build resilience from within.
Health
Access to healthcare is often limited or disrupted in the communities we work with, especially after disaster. By providing essential supplies alongside practical health education, we help women care for themselves and their communities with greater confidence and independence.
Capturing the Heart of Transformation
Visual Storytelling
The Fisher Women is a global docu-series following women across coastal and island communities who share practical skills, cultural wisdom and leadership, proving that when a woman gains knowledge, an entire community rises.
Led by award-winning filmmaker Tess Cacciatore, whose work is grounded in years of experience telling intimate, human-centered stories with depth and care.
Partnered with The Global Women’s Empowerment Network (GWEN) A U.S.-based 501(c)(3) dedicated to Wholistic Women's Healthcare© education and support.