Recyclable materials collection center in Panajachel, Sololá.
Recyclable materials collection center in Panajachel, Sololá.
To increase awareness among local population on means to recycle potentially contaminant materials (organic and non-organic) by providing access to environmental education activities for school children, local families and bussinesses, garbage collection containers strategically allocated and a collection center that will recycle and commercialize non-organic items to provide a mean of sustainability to the project. Activities will be done on Panajachel, Sololá, one of the main touristic centers located on the Atitlán Lake protected area, and the educational activities will be replicated on other villages that are located on the shores of the Atitlán Lake.
 
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Project Snapshot

Grantee:
Comité Pro-Saneamiento Ambiental de Panajachel
Country:
Guatemala
Area Of Work:
Multifocal Area
Grant Amount:
US$ 11,340.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 1,005.15
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 17,977.98
Project Number:
GUA/01/01
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Notable Community Participation
50 local bussiness are participating on the classification and delivery of the recyclable garbage. 15 local schools, both public and private, are commited to participate in environmental education activities, with a total of 1,500 children. Approximately 500 housewives will participate on garbage classification and recycling details training.
Gender Focus
500 women will be participating on training activities.
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Ms Gabriela Estrada
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5a. Avenida 5-55 zona 14, Edificio Europlaza, Torre IV, Nivel 10
Guatemala, 01014