GlobalGiving.org: Support Sustainability for Guatemalan Farmers

Update: Sustainability for Guatemalan Farmers

Cathy Reilly — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:16:39 GMT

We're so grateful for your ongoing support of Agros communities like Villa Linda in Guatemala! The community is making great progress thanks to your commitment.

We are excited to share with you the Summer 2011 update for Villa Linda. You can also access this update on our website at http://www.agros.org/ag/villagepdfs/VillaLinda.pdf. The report highlights some of the opportunities and challenges that the community faces, and their plans for the coming year. Some of those plans include managing a nursery of coffee plant seedlings, cultivating a garden of medicinal plants to treat common ailments, and continuing with sewing and literacy classes for the community’s women.

In addition to these more recent updates, the report also features annual indicators that monitor the progress of the village over time, so that you can follow the community's journey out of poverty.

As always, we’d welcome any feedback you may have about these reports. Thanks again for your partnership in helping families to escape the cycle of generational poverty in Guatemala!

Links:

Attachments:

Villa Linda Update Summer 2011 (PDF)

Update - Sustainability for Guatemalan Farmers

Cathy Reilly — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 23:22:37 GMT

Thank you for your continued support of Agros communities like Villa Linda in Guatemala!

We are excited to share with you the Spring 2011 update for the community of Villa Linda. This update is also available on our website at http://www.agros.org/ag/villagepdfs/VillaLinda.pdf. The report highlights some of the opportunities and challenges that the community faces. You'll also learn about all of the agricultural production that Bernardo, one of the community leaders, is currently working on. Thanks to your support, families like Bernardo's in Guatemala have been empowered to work their way out of poverty.

In addition to these more recent updates, the report also features annual indicators that track the progress of the village over time, so that you can follow the community's journey.

As always, we’d welcome any feedback you may have about these reports. Thanks again for your partnership in helping families to escape the cycle of generational poverty in Guatemala!

Links:

Click here to learn more about Villa Linda!

Attachments:

Villa Linda Spring 2011 (PDF)

Update - Sustainability for Guatemalan Farmers

Cathy Reilly — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:05:53 GMT

We are so grateful for your continued support of Agros villages in Guatemala like Villa Linda!

We are excited to share with you the Winter 2011 update for the community of Villa Linda. This update is also available on our website at http://www.agros.org/ag/villagepdfs/VillaLinda.pdf. The report examines the village’s development though initiatives like coffee and cardamom crops, and trainings like adult literacy classes. Thanks to your support, the families of communities in Guatemala like Villa Linda have been empowered to work their way out of poverty.

In addition to these more recent updates, the report also features annual indicators that are used to measure the progress of the village over time, so that you can track the community's journey.

As always, we’d welcome any feedback you may have about these reports. Thanks again for your partnership in helping families to escape the cycle of generational poverty in Guatemala!

Links:

Learn more about Villa Linda!

Attachments:

Villa Linda Winter 2011 (PDF)

GlobalGiving Site Vistit With Agros

Clinton Misamore — Tue, 17 May 2011 13:55:16 GMT

Men At Work

Whilst visiting the rural villages in the mountains of Guatemala it was very evident to see first hand the vast improvement to general village living standards through Agros’ relationship with GlobalGiving. This was physically evident through the construction of educational facilities, a basketball court which doubles as a meeting area, corn grinder and greenhouse just to name a few.

Agricultural development techniques implemented like the greenhouse create more effective crops. One season the produce cultivated was worth US$300. After the installation of the greenhouse the following season from the same amount of seeding the crop took in US$4000. This money goes back to the families to improve their living standards.

Children receive free schooling from age 1-6 in Guatemala, however high school attendance rate is dramatically less than primary school due to the tradition of children helping their families/elders working and farming the crops. Since Agros has joined the community there has been an approximate increase in attendance of 1-6 yr level students from 5% to 85%. Agros is trying to increase the high school attendance, which has proven to be difficult ‘breaking the mould’ due to traditional village life and customs for generations. They have created financial scholarship initiatives where families will receive monetary rewards for their children receiving an education instead of working in the fields. This system has had promising results so far.

Agros has a very successful business relationship selling the delicious snow peas to Costco for sale in the UK through Marks and Spencer. In the past only corn and beans were grown by the villagers for consumption. Agros has created the ability to work, earn an income and empowered the villagers with there own hands to build a stronger community and future for the next generations.

The Ixil region, which is one of two, operated by Agros consists of 11 villages, 40 communities equaling approximately 22,000 people. The relationship began in 1989. It was a true pleasure being hosted by Agros and I can attest to the fantastic work they have done through the donations received through GlobalGiving. Please continue to support this worthy cause.

By Scott Duncan

Melbourne, Australia

Baby Snowpeas

Update: Sustainability for Guatemalan Farmers

Cathy Reilly — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 23:41:49 GMT

We at Agros are so grateful for your ongoing support of villages in Guatemala like Villa Linda.

It is our honor to share with you the Autumn 2010 update for the Agros Guatemala community Villa Linda. This update is also available on our website at http://www.agros.org/ag/villagepdfs/VillaLinda.pdf. It examines how initiatives you've supported, like a Women's Community Bank or training on disease in coffee plants, have transformed Villa Linda and empowered its families to work their way out of poverty. In addition to stories and updates, the report also features Annual Indicators that are used to measure the progress of the village over time.

As always, we encourage you to share any feedback you may have about these reports. Thanks again for your ongoing dedication to the rural poor of Guatemala!

Links:

Click here to learn more about Villa Linda!

Attachments:

Villa Linda Autumn 2010 (PDF)

Update: Sustainability for Guatemalan Farmers

Cathy Reilly — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 19:59:53 GMT

Thank you so much for your continued support of Agros villages in Guatemala like Villa Linda!

We are excited to share with you the Summer 2010 update for the Agros Guatemala community Villa Linda. This update is also available on our website athttp://www.agros.org/ag/villagepdfs/VillaLinda.pdf. This report measures the success and outcomes of a village's development looking at Community Organization, Land Ownership, Housing and Infrastructure, Community Education and Training, and Sustainable Economic Growth. Track quantitative impact measurements in Villa Linda by reading the Annual Indicators and become familiar with the faces of Villa Linda.

Learn about how your support has helped individuals like Mateo who received training to make candles to sell in his small business to earn additional income for his family.

We’d welcome any feedback you may have about these reports. Thanks again for your dedication to the rural poor of Guatemala!

Attachments:

Villa Linda Summer 2010 Report (PDF)

Update: Sustainability for Guatemalan Farmers

Shannon Gallagher — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:57:12 GMT

Thank you so much for your continued support of Agros villages in Guatemala like Villa Linda!

Attached is the Spring update for the Agros village of Villa Linda. Or if you prefer, you may read the report on the village webpage at: http://www.agros.org/ag/villagepdfs/VillaLinda.pdf This report measures the success and outcomes of a village's development looking at Community Organization, Land Ownership, Housing and Infrastructure, Community Education and Training, and Sustainable Economic Growth.

In this report, learn you'll learn about Rosa's experience in the Community Bank, and so much more!

Please submit any feedback you might have and let us know if you're finding these reports valuable, or what other kinds of information you might like to receive from us as relates to this project.

Enjoy, and mil gracias!

Attachments:

Spring 2010 Update - Villa Linda (PDF)

Villa Linda Winter '10 Update

Shannon Gallagher — Mon, 03 May 2010 19:01:11 GMT

Friends of Agros,

Thank you so much for your continued support of Agros villages like Villa Linda! This quarter the community is proud to report a successful coffee harvest.

In 2009, the families harvested an average of 1,250 pounds of coffee each, earning a total of $30,340 among the community, or $1,517 per family! This income will enable them to make payments on their land loans. The families will continue to work with agronomists to improve their coffee farms ensuring successful harvests well into the future.

Read more about the village development in the attached Winter update for the Agros village of Villa Linda. Or if you prefer, you may read the report on the village webpage at: http://www.agros.org/ag/villagepdfs/VillaLinda.pdf This report measures the success and outcomes of a village's development looking at Community Organization, Land Ownership, Housing and Infrastructure, Community Education and Training, and Sustainable Economic Growth.

Please submit any feedback you might have and let us know if you're finding these reports valuable, or what other kinds of information you might like to receive from us as relates to this project.

Enjoy, and mil gracias!

Links:

Villa Linda Winter '10 Update

Attachments:

Viila Linda Winter '10 Update (PDF)

Villa Linda Autumn '09 Update

Shannon Gallagher — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:12:36 GMT

Friends of Agros,

Thank you so much for your continued support of Agros villages like Villa Linda! This quarter the community is proud to report a successful coffee harvest.

Twenty families harvested their coffee fields this quarter and they are expecting about 1,500 pounds each, or $1,266 total income per family. Ten of these families participated in an activity to improve the health and production of the coffee plants by applying lime to the base of each plant. And two of these families planted 0.75 acres each of terraced coffee at a higher elevation in order to prevent erosion of the mountainside. The income earned from this coffee will help the families to make a loan payment on their land.

Read more about the village development in the attached Autumn update for the Agros village of Villa Linda. Or if you prefer, you may read the report on the village webpage at: http://www.agros.org/ag/villagepdfs/VillaLinda.pdf This report measures the success and outcomes of a village's development looking at Community Organization, Land Ownership, Housing and Infrastructure, Community Education and Training, and Sustainable Economic Growth.

Please submit any feedback you might have and let us know if you're finding these reports valuable, or what other kinds of information you might like to receive from us as relates to this project.

Enjoy, and mil gracias!

Links:

Villa Linda Autumn '09 Update

Attachments:

Villa Linda Autumn '09 Update (PDF)

Villa Linda Summer '09

Shannon Gallagher — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:04:54 GMT

Friends of Agros,

Thank you so much for your continued support of Agros villages like Villa Linda! This quarter the community has some exciting news!

Construction on the elementary schoolhouse was finished, consisting of two classrooms with capacity for fifty-five students. Both the teachers and students are excited to begin classes in their new building.

Read more about the village development in the attached Summer update for the Agros village of Villa Linda. Every quarter, the Agros US office receives a progress report on each village on topics such as: Community Organization, Land Ownership, Housing and Infrastructure, Community Education and Training, and Sustainable Economic Growth.

Enjoy!

Attachments:

Villa Linda Summer '09 Update (PDF)

Villa Linda Spring '09

Shannon Gallagher — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:05:54 GMT

Friends of Agros,

Thank you so much for your continued support of Agros villages like Villa Linda! The village and community at large have made great strides this quarter -- from cardamom projects, tilapia raising and more! Read more about the village development in the attached Spring update for the Agros village of Villa Linda. Every quarter, the Agros US office receives a progress report on each village on topics such as: Community Organization, Land Ownership, Housing and Infrastructure, Community Education and Training, and Sustainable Economic Growth.

Enjoy!

Attachments:

Villa_Linda_Spring_2009_Update.pdf (PDF)

Villa Linda

Laurie Werner — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:17:22 GMT

Attached you will find the Winter update for the Agros village of Villa Linda. Every quarter, the Agros US office receives a progress report on each village on topics such as: Community Organization, Land Ownership, Housing and Infrastructure, Community Education and Training, and Sustainable Economic Growth.

Attachments:

Villa Linda Winter 2009 Update (PDF)

Villa Linda

Laurie Werner — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:26:14 GMT

Attached you will find the Fall update for the Agros village of Villa Linda. Every quarter, the Agros US office receives a progress report on each village on topics such as: Community Organization, Land Ownership, Housing and Infrastructure, Community Education and Training, and Sustainable Economic Growth.

Attachments:

Villa Linda Update (PDF)

Village Update Summer 2008

Laurie Werner — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:17:00 GMT

Attached you will find the most recent update for the Agros village of Villa Linda. Every quarter, the Agros US office receives a progress report on each village on topics such as: Community Organization, Land Ownership, Housing and Infrastructure, Community Education and Training, and Sustainable Economic Growth.

Attachments:

Village Update Villa Linda Summer 2008 (PDF)

Villa Linda Village Update Autumn 2007

Laurie Werner — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:28:07 GMT

Attached you will find the Autumn update for the Agros village of Villa Linda. Every quarter, the Agros US office receives a progress report on each village on topics such as: Community Organization, Land Ownership, Housing and Infrastructure, Community Education and Training, and Sustainable Economic Growth.

Attachments:

Villla_Linda_Autumn_2007_Update.pdf (PDF)

Spring 2007 Village Update Villa Linda

Laurie Werner — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:48:11 GMT

Attached you will find the Spring update for the Agros village of Villa Linda. Every quarter, the Agros US office receives a progress report on each village on topics such as: Community Organization, Land Ownership, Housing and Infrastructure, Community Education and Training, and Sustainable Economic Growth.

Attachments:

VillaLinda_guatemala.pdf (PDF)

Autumn 2006 Village Update Batzchocola

Laurie Werner — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 01:15:40 GMT

Attached you will find the Autumn update for the Agros village of Batzchocola. Every quarter, the Agros US office receives a progress report on each village on topics such as: Community Organization, Land Ownership, Housing and Infrastructure, Community Education and Training, and Sustainable Economic Growth.

Attachments:

Batzchocol_Village_Update_Autumn_2006.pdf (PDF)

Villa Linda Village Update Autumn 2006

Laurie Werner — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 23:58:22 GMT

Attachments:

Villa_Linda_Village_Update_Autumn_06.pdf (PDF)

Trapichitos Village Update Autumn 2006

Laurie Werner — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 23:56:02 GMT

Attached you will find the Autumn update for the Agros village of Trapichitos. Every quarter, the Agros US office receives a progress report on each village on topics such as: Community Organization, Land Ownership, Housing and Infrastructure, Community Education and Training, and Sustainable Economic Growth.

Attachments:

Trapichitos_Village_Update_Autumn_06.pdf (PDF)

Village Plan for 2007 - Batzchocolá

Laurie Werner — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 18:56:11 GMT

Each Agros village lists the development projects that are planned for the coming year in their annual village plan. Attached you will find next year’s plan for the Agros village of Batzchocolá.

Attachments:

Village_Plan_FY07_Batzchocola.pdf (PDF)

Batzchocolá Village Update

Laurie Werner — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 19:18:55 GMT

Attached you will find a quarterly village update from the Agros Field in Guatemala. The Agros US office receives quarterly progress reports on each village on topics including: Community Organization, Land Ownership, Housing and Infrastructure, Community Education and Training, and Sustainable Economic Growth.

Attachments:

Batzchocolá Update Spring 2006--finished.doc (DOC)

Village Updates

Laurie Werner — Thu, 12 Jan 2006 16:32:38 GMT

Agros Program Staff in Seattle receive Village updates every quarter from our field staff in Central America. The information they send up gives us an update on each of our villages in the following categories: Community Organization, Land Ownership, Housing & Infrastructure, Sustainable Economic Growth, and Community Education and Training. The information is then put in a format that is easy to read and translated into English. Below are links to 3 Village Updates from Guatemala.

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