As an organization committed to supporting communities in building their capacity to overcome existing obstacles and prepare for tomorrow’s challenges, we strive to offer comprehensive,
The effects of global climate change significantly impact agriculture in Guatemala, particularly small-scale farmers, and will only continue to increase in the decades to come.
Part of successful programs is supporting partner communities in accessing experts that can provide accurate information from trustworthy sources on topics related to reducing chronic
An essential aspect of combating chronic childhood malnutrition is ensuring that families have year-round access to sufficient amounts of nutritious foods. We support the strengthening
Our New Masculinities program is aimed at supporting men in our partner communities in breaking down the barriers that machismo culture has built up over
In each of our partner communities, community health promoters are key to the sustainability of our programs. These women receive two years of training, preparing
We are excited to announce that ALDEA has been selected to receive a $25,000 grant from the Luis von Ahn Foundation. Mr. von Ahn, a
Community empowerment is a multifaceted process that starts with mobilizing community members whose potential as change-makers has yet to be fully realized. For this reason,
Corn and beans are the base of the Guatemalan diet and have fed families for thousands of years. Knowledge of how to raise these crops
One of ABPD’s strategies as a part of our childhood nutrition program is to provide participants with animal protein. The women from Chuachalí, Tecpán, now
