GUATEMALA
PROJECT #1
COFFEE – HOPE IN THE DRY CORRIDOR OF CHIQUIMULA
Guatemala has the highest rate of chronic malnutrition in Latin America and one of the highest in the world (46.5%), which can reach 80% in some areas such as Chiquimula, and as well as in the Dry Corridor.
GEOGRAPHIC AREA
Chiquimula
JocotánPERIOD
BENEFICIARIES
AIM
Contribute to the development of the most vulnerable households to reduce food and nutrition insecurity
PARTNERS
RESULTS OBTAINED
Fruit plants distributed to promote diversification
Hectares planted with coffee
Technical assistance to improve farm animal infrastructure (hen house)
Transversal skills courses for young people and women: basics of Guatemalan cuisine and pastry, hygiene, and food safety
PROJECT #2
COFFEE TO BE REBORN
GEOGRAPHIC AREA
Alta Verapaz Department
San Lucas Chiacal and San Cristobal VerapazPERIOD
BENEFICIARIES
AIM
INSIGHT OF THE PROJECT
PARTNERS
RESULTS OBTAINED
Women included in the restart of family businesses and quality coffee production
New hectares of coffee plants implemented
Post-harvest training on coffee quality, sales price, and administrative management
Stripping machines installed
Common monetary fund to invest in the community
Production and marketing of artisanal roasted coffee in the local market
