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August 30, 2024
Mariana and Mariza, two grandmothers who are organizers and leaders in their communities, have witnessed the struggles of indigenous women in their country over their lifetimes. They know the importance […]
January 22, 2024
Whereas Juan Alberto once grew only corn and “beans if we could get them,” he now has a diversified farm that enables him to cope with unpredictable swings between drought […]
September 20, 2022
It has been a calamitous year for many in the western highlands of Guatemala. Unemployment, COVID and the war in Ukraine have caused shortages of food, fuel and finances that […]
March 1, 2022
Imagine retiring from teaching school and then continuing to teach in the community at large for 20+ years because it’s just so satisfying. That’s how it happened for Miguel, a […]
November 3, 2021
After disruptive heavy rains in January 2021, communities planted vegetable gardens that were immediately affected by excessive heat, But the farmers persisted in their efforts and by the end of […]
May 14, 2021
As if COVID-19 wasn’t a big enough challenge all on its own, it came right in the midst of a severe drought in the Chaco region. The only two municipal […]
March 9, 2021
Juana says “I feel happy about the work we do because, even during this pandemic, I can grow enough food – good food – and keep my family safe and […]
March 1, 2021
Ramona’s family has always depended on agriculture to survive. With support and encouragement from local partner CIEETS, they’re finally beginning to thrive. She and her family used to plant only […]
