EL SALVADOR
PROJECT #1
ORGANICAFè
The upper zone of Chalatenango has always been a territory of great coffee production, but due to the strong migration phenomenon, the younger generations are abandoning the field as they do not see a possible future in coffee. Every year 145.000 Salvadorans decide to emigrate.
GEOGRAPHIC AREA
Chalatenango
El Carrizal, Ojos de Agua, Comalapa and Concepción Quezaltepeque regionsPERIOD
2021-2025
BENEFICIARIES
73
AIM
Creation and strengthening of young farmers’ organizations, promotion of diversified production systems and sustainable agricultural practices in 6 municipalities of Chalatenango Department
RESULTS OBTAINED
+50.000
Coffee seeds germinating in the nursery
3
School centers involved in building organic gardens
From 21 to 50 hectares increase in areas dedicated to coffee
43
African beds built
4
4 scholarships for the members of the community