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STRATEGIES FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Ending Rural Poverty in Guatemala. How do poor farmers increase their incomes?. An Example from Guatemala’s Western Highlands. Chimaltenango. Farmers in Guatemala’s Western Highlands. 1.5 to 5 acres of land
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STRATEGIES FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Ending Rural Poverty in Guatemala
How do poor farmers increase their incomes? An Example from Guatemala’s Western Highlands
Farmers in Guatemala’sWestern Highlands • 1.5 to 5 acres of land • Annual incomes of $350 to $1,150 per family • Grow corn and beans for food • Grow coffee, vegetables, and fruit for income • Very low productivity • Do not husk and dry coffee
Pilot Project -- 5 Communities 2005 ---------------------- 2006 ---------------------- $149 $142 $119 $68
Pilot Project – 5 Communities118% Increase in Income from Coffee
How You Can Help • 3,900 families have requested our assistance • In 2007, we started the program with 1,450 families • In 2008, we would like to expand it to reach at least, 1,950 families Cost for 1,950 families: $197,200 ($101/per family) We Have Raised: $137,200 We Need. $ 60,000 • Help us fund the 2008 Guatemalan coffee program to reach 1,950 families.
“I like doing all of the practices… the soil is no longer hard, but richer, softer, better.” “Our women’s group was initially uneasy about working together because they had never done it before; but once we all got used to it, we liked it.” Joselina Gorgonia (Guatemala)