Agricultural Programs:
Latin America

• In Bolivia: Vegetable gardens

In the high Andes harsh growing conditions and a lack of nutritional understanding have combined to produce an unhealthy and unbalanced diet in most native Quechua communities. Potatoes are available locally, but other fresh vegetables are an unaffordable luxury in most households.

Our partner provides training, seeds, fertilizer and farming tools for Quechua communities to grow carrots, lettuce and onions. These community gardens will immediately improve the health and energy of children and adults in these remote villages.

To learn more:
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  Watch slide show
  Read travelogues

 

• In Peru: Guinea pig ranch

People living in impoverished regions often lack an affordable source of protein in their diet. This deficiency results in general poor health in the community and hinders the normal growth and development of children. As ‘different’ as it may seem, raising guinea pigs offers an easy, affordable and sustainable source of protein for Quechua families. Providing guinea pigs for a Quechua family offers a source of protein and additional income.

To learn more:
  Download ministry profile
  Watch slide show
  Read travelogues

  Watch Harvest of Hope goat slide show