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Renewal of coffee areas to small indigenous farmers to recover productivity and improve the commercialization of parchment coffee in rural communities of San Pedro Carch Small scale coffee producers in Guatemala face challenges in improving production, crop diversification and marketing, leading many to abandon their communities and migrate. The Asociacin Civil de Pequeos y Medianos Agricultores del Kape (ASOKAPE) provides members with training and networking opportunities that help increase production and improve leadership and marketing skills. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in Guatemala. ASOKAPEs activities strengthen grassroots organizations through education and training and build peer-to-peer learning and action networks. This grant is part of our broader initiative to support economic prosperity and democratic governance consistent with the U.S. Strategy for Engagement in Central America.
Youth Development Program Indigenous young people in Guatemalas Huehuetenango region lack opportunities to develop their potential and create a sense of belonging, which pushes them to leave their communities in search of a better life. Asociacin Para el Desarrollo Sostenible de la Juventud (ADESJU) offers youth cultural activities, sports programs and entrepreneurship opportunities (in the municipalities of Chiantla and Aguacatn) to counter high school dropout rates, entry into gangs, and substance abuse. ADESJU also encourages young people to build lives in Guatemala. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to enhance peace and security in Guatemala.
Production and sale of organic vegetables in the central Altiplano of Guatemala. Farming families in the community of San Juan Comalapa, Guatemala, are struggling: soil degradation and adverse weather are further squeezing their chances of profitably living off agriculture. At the IAF, we are committed to community-led solutions that improve food security and expand economic opportunity through sustainable smallholder agriculture. Our grantee partner, Asociacin de Productores Comalapenses (ASPROC), helps smallholder farmers meet these challenges through a combination of training, technical assistance, farmer-to-farmer exchanges, and access to inputs and technologies to strengthen their production. With IAF support, ASPROC is consolidating gains in sustainable agriculture, increasing income, improving quality of life, and reducing the drivers of irregular migration. This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America.
Institutional strengthening and social and economic reintegration for returned migrants. Guatemalan returnees often face pressure to re-migrate to the U.S. to seek better economic opportunities or to flee violence. Asociacin de Retornados Guatemaltecos (ARG) works to re-integrate returnees back into Guatemalan society by connecting them with potential employers, vocational training opportunities, government services and to a network of returnees who have built new lives for themselves in Guatemala. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunities in Guatemala. ARGs activities promote alternatives to migration by creating economic opportunities and promoting greater integration into their home communities. This grant is part of the IAFs efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America.
Strengthening the integral management of resources and development of services in the community management unit Yaloch for the conservation and protection of the cultural and natural heritage in Melchor de Mencos Communities living within the Maya Biosphere Reserve face challenges in sustainably managing their forests due to large-scale ranching and illegal logging practices. At the IAF, we support community-led approaches to expanding economic opportunities and improving natural resource management. Our grantee partner, Sociedad Civil El Esfuerzo (El Esfuerzo), strengthens forest management and community enterprises in Petn, Guatemala, that create employment, increase income, and improve the quality of life. El Esfuerzo provides training and technical assistance to implement sustainable forest management practices, harvest and sell xate palm, and undertake eco-tourism activities that generate employment and provide alternatives to irregular migration. This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America.
Economic and Social Development with Emphasis on Gender Justice, Cultural Identity and Environment in Rural Communities of the Municipality of Santa Catarina Ixtahuacan, Solola Asociacin Agropecuaria y Artesanal para el Desarrollo El Buen Sembrador (EBS) work with member families to increase production of peas broccoli and carrots for sale to buyers who pay better prices for volume purchases. Staff will receive the training necessary to improve operations encourage the participation of women develop a business plan and identify new buyers. The project will benefit 150 Guatemalans directly and 900 Guatemalans indirectly.
Agriculture/Training Grant SN will train 29 indigenous women representing nine grassroots groups to exercise leadership on issues related to health, violence, gender, civic participation, race- based discrimination and their rights under Guatemalan law. The project should benefit 2,000 indigenous members of the organizations the women are expected to lead
Improving ASAECO Entrepreneurship (Second Phase) Asociacin de Agricultores Ecolgicos de la Laguna de Chicabal (ASAECO), $157,825 over three years ASAECO will offer training and invest in infrastructure to improve the services and facilities it offers through its ecotourism complex. The goal is to attract more foreign tourists and make the Chicabal Lake and volcano a well known tourist attraction, resulting in increased incomes for project participants as the ecotourism complex is managed and owned by ASAECO's members.
Guatemalan youth network creating opportunities for youth Indigenous youth in Guatemalas western highlands often lack meaningful avenues for civic engagement and economic opportunity, which contributes to weak communal ties and often pushes them to leave their communities in search of a better life. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to strengthen inclusive governance and promote alternatives to irregular migration. Asociacin Para el Desarrollo Sostenible de la Juventud (ADESJU) manages a leadership program for 1,500 youth across several departments of Guatemala and El Salvador that provides youth with life skills such as entrepreneurship, leadership, dependability, and public speaking. These activities strive to keep youth in school, out of gangs, and away from substance abuse. Through leadership workshops and community congresses, ADESJU provides youth with opportunities to apply acquired skills to the betterment of their communities.
Youth as agents of change in Guatemala and El Salvador SERES will implement a leadership program (program") for youth from Guatemala and El Salvador. The program will foster agency awareness about citizens' rights and the use of natural resources as well as leadership skills among youth from Guatemala and El Salvador so that they can become proactive citizens in order to make their communities flourish. The program will directly benefit some 1500 youth representing at least thirty organized groups from several departments of Guatemala and El Salvador.
Comprehensive Accompaniment To Persons With Disabilities And Family Members In San Lucas Tolimn And Aledaas Communities People with disabilities in southwestern Guatemala, especially women, children, and indigenous peoples, face barriers to participating in their community's educational, recreational, and civic opportunities. Part of the problem is one of informationpeople with disabilities and their caretakers are not aware of their rights; public services providers are not aware of their responsibilities. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions that promote social and economic inclusion through increased civic engagement. Our grantee partner, the Asociacin de Padres y Amigos de Personas con Discapacidad de San Lucas Tolimn, Solol (ASOPADIS), is raising awareness among local officials of the rights of people with disabilities and training parents, school officials, and healthcare providers on how to better meet their needs. This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America. .
Farmer to Farmer Development and Capacity Building in Retalhuleu and Suchitepquez Farmer to Farmer Development and Capacity Building in Retalhuleu and Suchitepquez
Improving livelihoods through small holder agriculture in Solol Smallholder vegetable farmers face barriers to selling their produce directly to wholesale buyers. Asociacin de Dirigentes Comunitarios (ASDIC) works to scale up its agricultural enterprise by improving marketability of its mushrooms, peas, and sweet peas with official safety and quality certifications. ASDIC also runs a community-based junior high school. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in Guatemala. ASDIC's activities provide educational opportunities and promote smallholder agriculture and food production to enhance food security and ensure meaningful opportunities for communities to thrive. This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America..
Leadership, power and health of indigenous and rural women SN will train 29 indigenous women representing nine grassroots groups to exercise leadership on issues related to health, violence, gender, civic participation, race- based discrimination and their rights under Guatemalan law. The project should benefit 2,000 indigenous members of the organizations the women are expected to lead
Agriculture/Food Production Grant Asociacin Semilla Nueva in Guatemala will train 250 farmers from 25 communities on Guatemala's southern coast assistance in cultivating crops resistant to drought and assist them in forming long-term alliances with municipal governments. The grant will benefit 250 farmers directly and at least 250 others indirectly.
Fortalecimiento y ampliacin de las capacidades productivas de COINPU R.L. Rural, Indigenous Guatemalan farmers are confronted with longer dry seasons and stronger storms in the rainy season, leading to failed crops and difficulties in feeding their families and growing food for the market. Indigenous women in particular often lack opportunities for business and agricultural training that can improve their family's income. The IAF supports community-led solutions to promote sustainable agriculture, crop diversification, and economic opportunity. IAF grantee partner Cooperativa Integral de Produccin ?Pueblo Unido?, RL (COINPU) is promoting crop diversification with Indigenous farmers, particularly women and young people, by expanding the market for oyster mushrooms. COINPU will offer training to associated producers and expand their sales of mushrooms and mushroom seeds through a network of more than 100 producers. These efforts will support sustainable agricultural practices and improve food security, while expanding enterprise development and job skills among Indigenous people.
Education/Training Grant Red para la Defensa de los Derechos Humanos (REDEH) will train 200 individuals representing 10 geographic regions, who will themselves train 800 agricultural workers so that they understand their rights in the work place. The original trainees will participate in drafting a plan to prevent human rights abuses and violations of labor laws. The workers' families should benefit indirectly.
Recuperacin y resiliencia de las familias afectadas por la tormenta ETA e IOTA en Guatemala. Two consecutive Category-4 hurricanes in November 2020, Eta and Iota, devastated communities throughout Central America. Across Guatemala, days of heavy rain caused flooding, mudslides, and polluted wells, leaving thousands of families without access to clean water. In response, the Asociacin Regional Campesina Chhort (ASORECH) is supporting current IAF grantees and other Guatemalan grassroots organizations in their recovery and resilience efforts by providing them with small grants to strengthen participants' knowledge of risk management, disaster prevention, and response. This grant is part of our broader initiative to address the root causes of migration in Central America. This grant is part of the IAF's broader Eta/Iota response strategy.
Fortalecimiento de capacidades comunitarias y tursticas en el suroccidente de Guatemala The Western Highlands of Guatemala are known for their Indigenous culture and colorful scenery, yet the region also has some of the highest poverty rates in the world. While many community groups desire to change their circumstances, they often lack access to the resources and training they need to do so. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions that expand economic opportunity. Our grantee partner Asociacin Educacional para el Desarrollo Integral de los Movimientos Comunitarios (EntreMundos) works with community organizations in the Western Highlands to strengthen their capacities in community-based tourism and organizational development. Through training, small grants, and peer-to-peer exchange activities, participating groups will enhance their tourism offerings, increase their incomes, and improve their livelihoods.This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America.
Strengthening the management of sustainable tourism in the community of Carmelita Cooperativa Integral de Comercializacin Carmelita (CARMELITA) will develop its ecotourism business to enhance earning potential for its members and improve sustainable business practices. Over a three-year period, CARMELITA's members will invest in infrastructure, training, exchanges and equipment, and will engage government officials to ensure compliance with local tourism regulations. The grant will benefit about 80 individuals directly and another 380 individuals indirectly.
Civic engagement of Mayan women in Guatemala MolojKino'jib'alMayib' Ixoqib' (MOLOJ) will raise awareness on the importance of diversity in government so that marginalized groups and communities are represented, encourage respect for indigenous women and further their participation in civic life. The work will directly involve 500 indigenous women and benefit some 2,500 other Guatemalans...
Strengthening Leadership through Building Solar Ovens in South West of Guatemala, CA. ADS will coordinate the construction of 165 solar ovens offering economic, environmental, health and safety advantages to the indigenous women in southwestern Guatemala who will learn to build them. The women will also benefit from training topics ranging from entrepreneurial skills to healthcare.
Community-based natural resources management in the western highlands of Guatemala In the western highlands of Guatemala, farmers often face shortages of food supply and degradation of their natural resources. Asociacin de Forestera Comunitaria de Guatemala Ut'z Che' (UTZCHE) encourages sustainable farming practices and natural resource management and works to strengthen the technical capacities of its member community organizations. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to expand economic opportunity in Guatemala. UTZCHE's activities promote smallholder agriculture and food production to enhance food security and ensure meaningful opportunities for communities to thrive. This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America..
Strengthening the national victims? movement Q'anil Tinamit, Guatemala Victims of Guatemala's protracted civil conflict from the departments of Quich?, Huehuetenango, Chimaltenango, and Alta and Baja Verapaz, continue to contend with poor socioeconomic conditions, discrimination, and underinvestment in basic social services. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to enhance peace and security in Guatemala. Our grantee partner, Asociaci?n Centro Internacional para Investigaciones en Derechos Humanos (CIIDH), strengthens the capacity of the Movimiento Nacional de V?ctimas Q'anil Tinamit, the Guatemalan victims' movement, to protect victims' rights and advocate for their needs at a national level. CIIDH is assessing the socioeconomic conditions of victims and, based on their findings, providing rights-based training and technical assistance to strengthen their local committees. This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America.
Strengthening Extraction Processes, Management, Administration and Marketing Xate (Chamaedorea sp) ACOFOP will offer training and related technical assistance to enable community- forestry organizations located in the Mayan Biosphere Nature Reserve to incorporate the responsible use of forest resources into the management of their plantations of the xate palm, whose leaves are used in the floral industry. The project is expected to benefit 200 Guatemalans directly and another 1,550 indirectly and will contribute toward preserving the biodiversity of the Mayan Reserve.
Enterprise Development Grant EBS work with member families to increase production of peas, broccoli and carrots for sale to buyers who pay better prices for volume purchases. Staff will receive the training necessary to improve operations, encourage the participation of women, develop a business plan and identify new buyers.
Promoting the Mayan culture in Canill Alcalda Maya de Canill (AMC) will build cohesion among its members residing in 36 communities in the municipality of Canill and develop the administrative and operational skills needed to formalize a long-term partnership with the municipal government and with the development councils of each community represented. Its proposal includes the creation of municipal offices representing the interests of young people and women. The training and negotiations will directly involve 172 Quich Guatemalans directly and benefit another 10,000.
Education/Training Grant Asociacin Seres will implement a leadership program ("program") for youth from Guatemala and El Salvador. The program will foster agency, awareness about citizens' rights and the use of natural resources, as well as leadership skills among youth from Guatemala and El Salvador so that they can become proactive citizens in order to make their communities flourish. The program will directly benefit some 1,500 youth representing at least thirty organized groups from several departments of Guatemala and El Salvador.
Cooperativismo y Emprendimiento Cultural para el Acceso a Oportunidades Econmicas de la Juventud Young women in low-income neighborhoods of Guatemala's capital have few educational and economic opportunities. They also struggle to access traditional forms of credit and capital to launch microenterprises. At the IAF, we support community-led approaches to expanding economic opportunity. Our grantee partner Cooperativa Integral de Ahorro y Crdito Cultura Comunitaria Responsabilidad Limitada (COCULTURA) is training young women in financial management and entrepreneurship and offering access to vocational courses. Combining practical skills with access to affordable credit will encourage young women to develop sustainable, local microenterprises.This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America and the Women INvesting in Growth and Security (WINGS) initiative to empower women as business and community leaders.
Desarrollo de actividades comunitarias para la reduccin de la desigualdad en la vida de las nias, adolescentes y jvenes indgenas durante dos aos en Raxruh y Chisec, A.V. Young Indigenous women in rural Guatemala have few opportunities to develop skills that enable them to fully contribute to the development of their communities. The IAF supports community-led approaches to civic engagement and human rights. IAF grantee partner Organizacin No Gubernamental Nalebak ONG (NALEBAK) empowers young women and adolescents in the communities of Chisec and Raxruh, Alta Verapaz, to address gender inequality, strengthen their leadership skills, reduce gender-based violence, and improve the food security of their families. Grant activities include popular education and leadership workshops, establishing safe spaces in the community, and creating community gardens to promote food security. This grant is part of the IAFs Women INvesting in Growth and Security (WINGS) initiative to empower women as business and community leaders and part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America.
Youth Development Program Indigenous young people in Guatemala's Huehuetenango region lack opportunities to develop their potential and create a sense of belonging, which pushes them to leave their communities in search of a better life. Asociacin Para el Desarrollo Sostenible de la Juventud (ADESJU) offers youth cultural activities, sports programs, and entrepreneurship opportunities (in the municipalities of Chiantla and Aguacatn) to counter high school dropout rates, entry into gangs, and substance abuse. ADESJU also encourages young people to build lives in Guatemala. At the IAF, we support community-led solutions to enhance peace and security in Guatemala. This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America..
Mesoamerican School of formation and bonding of young people for the development of new leaderships Guatemala In Central America and Mexico, communities that live in tropical forests strive to manage these forests sustainably and protect their land rights while facing constant pressure from destructive practices such as illegal logging. At the IAF, we support community-led approaches to expanding economic opportunities and improving natural resource management. Our grantee partner, Asociacin de Comunidades Forestales de Petn (ACOFOP), together with the Alianza Mesoamericana de Pueblos y Bosques (AMPB) is promoting inclusive and sustainable economic development in forest communities by strengthening a network of young leaders from Guatemala, Panama, Nicaragua, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Honduras. ACOFOP and AMPB are training these emerging leaders in project development and management, providing seed funding for their community initiatives, and honing their communication skills to raise awareness of the importance of community forestry in their countries. This grant is part of the IAF's efforts to address the root causes of irregular migration in Central America.
Project Xeel: Defending Communal Land of the Maya Q`eqchi` in Petn Asociacin de Comunidades Campesinas Indgenas para el Desarrollo Integral de Petn (ACDIP) will inform residents of 150 communities in the department of Petn of the benefits and risks of current programs to clear title to land and will introduce methods to manage land that are consistent with indigenous practices. It will develop educational materials in Spanish and Q'eqchi'for the residents government officials and international donors.
Youth Development Program Asociacin Para el Desarrollo Sostenible de la Juventud (ADESJU); of, $185,680 over three years, will offer a program of sports and cultural activities to 750 indigenous Maya Guatemalans in 25 affiliated community- based youth groups. It also expects to demonstrate to municipal authorities of Chiantla and Aguacatn the benefit of investing in its program to encourage young people to stay in school and to counter gang membership, alcohol and drug abuse, and migration to Mexico and the United States.