Guatemala

A young farmer of Guatemala explains the importance of native seeds (colored) for his family and the community.

Welcome to the Talquezal Village (Chiquimula), Guatemala. The problem is the arrival at the Educational Center!

Palm oil is a source of enrichment for transnational companies that come from developed countries. But what happens in the developing countries where the palm plantations are located?

Have a look into the ancestral methodologies of agriculture in Guatemala. There are many experiences of struggle and resistance that prevail among the indigenous communities of Guatemala.

Leonidas Hernandez from San Carlos Alzatate, Jalapa, once dismissed training as a waste of time. But through embracing agricultural training and learning about Gender Equity, he's reshaped his views. Now, he and his wife share responsibilities, setting a powerful example for their children and community. Join Leonidas on his transformative journey towards equality.

Reading books is seen by many students in Guatemala as a difficult task or punishment. This is the story of a young man who, against the wishes of his mother, changed his studies to reading.

If we destroy our forests, we are destroying the quality of life of our children.

It is necessary that human beings and local organizations become aware of the great benefits that each tree offers.

Maybe we won’t be able to reinstate all this richness of flora and fauna, but we can still avoid deforestation. By being conscious in what we do.

On 29 April 2015, hundreds of dead fish of different sizes appeared in the majestic Río La Pasión due to water contamination caused by chemical substances that had reached the river. It began from the village of Arroyo San Martín to Aldea Canaán and covered a stretch of more than 105 km along the river. This event, called and cataloged as Ecocide against humanity, affected more than 10 species of fish, as well as amphibians, reptiles, and birds. The African Palm company Repsa is accused of causing the damage.