Production of native vegetables on the rural area of La Unión, Loma Bonita, San Pablo, San Marcos.
The project will rescue 6 species of locally endangered plants and its traditional uses, to improve stakeholders diet and at the same time contribute to diminish agrochemical pollution of the Cabús river, through organic farming methods and practices. The Cabús river is one of the main tributary rivers of the RAMSAR site Manchón Guamuchal wetlands.
With this project the participants will have incoming for the sale part of the production, will have seeds, and with last part will have a better nutrition for their children.
With this project the participants will have incoming for the sale part of the production, will have seeds, and with last part will have a better nutrition for their children.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Asociación Campesina de Desarrollo Integral
Country:
Guatemala
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 19,255.46
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 21,184.73
Project Number:
GUA/02/01
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Gender Focus
50% of the participants are women and 20% of the working groups bosses are women.
Notable Community Participation
91 persons from community are participating on project activities.
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SGP Country office contact
Ms Gabriela Estrada
Email:
Address
5a. Avenida 5-55 zona 14, Edificio Europlaza, Torre IV, Nivel 10
Guatemala, 01014
Guatemala, 01014
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