Nutrition & Permaculture
The nutrition and permaculture program addresses the chronic malnutrition in Guatemala and environmental degradation in Mayan communities by fusing ancestral agricultural wisdom with modern permaculture practices.
Addressing chronic malnutrition:
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The implementation of sustainable farming methods allow for the increased cultivation of nutritious food.
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Nutrition classes provide the villages with the education and resources to create healthy meals to aid in decreasing malnutrition.
Addressing ecosystem health:
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The introduction of composting, intercropping, and water-saving practices began improving soil and reversing erosion trends in targeted areas.
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Over 45 students & 64 families have been trained, fostering intergenerational transfer of ecological knowledge.