Training on ecologic agriculture and implementation and diversification of native vegetables, at the communities of Pacaman and Tzanjuyub, Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán, Sololá.
The project consists on the involvement of 40 women in the rescue and conservation of native vegetables diversity, through the use of a methodology of participatory improved agriculture, to begin the recovery of locally adapted germplasm. To achieve project objectives and goals, activities include communities training on soil conservation techniques and practices, and native vegetables diversification with pink potatoes, two native varieties of squash and green beans, corn, black beans, güisquil (a vine´s fruit) and bledo (edible leaves) (solanum tuberosum, phaseolus vulagaris, zea mays, amaranthus sp, Sechium edule SW.) The use of organic matter for fertilizer and pesticides, will diminish agrochemical use and pollution.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Asociación de Mujeres Ixchel
Country:
Guatemala
Area Of Work:
Multifocal Area
Grant Amount:
US$ 14,150.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 18,796.99
Project Number:
GUA/03/07
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Notable Community Participation
40 women of two communities from Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán, Sololá, are actively participating on project activities.
Gender Focus
All 40 stakeholders are women and the technical advisor is woman too.
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