Coffee, a new hope in the Chiquimula corridor
GEOGRAPHIC AREA
Chiquimula Department
PERIOD
PEOPLE INVOLVED
AIM
PARTNER
RESULTS OBTAINED
RESULTS OBTAINED
Beneficiaries
Participatory Rural Appraisals (PRA) conducted in several communities to identify shared needs and solutions to reduce food insecurity
Training workshops delivered for technical staff to improve resource efficiency
Of producers recorded a 30% increase in productivity
Of families planted the coffee seedlings produced in nurseries
Households established home gardens to support the production of vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, carrots, onions, lettuce, and eggplants
Beneficiaries
Improved food security through the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices
Strengthened coffee producer organizations
Implementation of agroforestry systems and establishment of coffee and fruit tree nurseries
Increase in birdlife, contributing to greater availability of animal protein sources
Strengthened technical skills of youth and women through dedicated training programs, also in collaboration with local technical institutes
