The living conditions of urban slums contribute to the sexual abuse of children in the home from where many flee to a life on the streets. P reda's preventive strategy is to contribute to the strengthening of village economies by developing cooperatives, helping small farmers and starting handicraft industries. By providing production loans, product design and business advice and direct access to local and overseas markets, dozens of handicraft enterprises are thriving in rural and urban areas. Mango Production B y assisting mango farmers improve production, break free of loan sharks and gain direct market access, farmers can get top prices for their mangoes. They by-pass the middlemen and sell directly to fresh fruit exporters and fruit processors, especially those who produce Preda dried mangoes, pineapple, and other tropical fruit.
Exploitation is eliminated and prosperity grows.
The mango groves recreate an ecosystem of their own on once denuded and barren land. Networking with local, National and International NGO's and government agencies, Preda has an impressive network of contacts and prestigious partners that participate and assist in the effective and efficient delivery of service to poor and exploited people.