Mundo Verde, a non-profit organization, was founded by Arnoldo Televario Coche, a local school teacher, agronomist, and dedicated gardener. This organization has had a profound impact on numerous families by providing them with small, sustainable gardens. These gardens not only serve as a vital source of nutritious food for these families but also offer an additional stream of income.
Mundo Verde's approach to sustainable gardening is not only environmentally conscious but also empowers families to cultivate their own food, thereby enhancing their overall health and well-being. The organization collaborates closely with small communities, imparting the knowledge and skills needed to plant and maintain their gardens. They supply educational resources and unwavering support, ensuring that families are equipped with both the understanding and materials necessary to cultivate their own wholesome produce.
The presence of these small, sustainable gardens yields significant benefits for individual families and entire neighborhoods. By growing their own food, families can reduce their dependence on costly, processed foods and, instead, savor healthy, locally sourced ingredients. Moreover, surplus produce can be bartered or sold within the community, presenting an additional source of income. This not only bolsters economic stability but also fosters a sense of unity and camaraderie among neighbors. Access to fresh, healthful produce also instills a sense of optimism for the future, as families witness the tangible rewards of their hard work and dedication.
Mundo Verde's relentless efforts are undeniably transforming the lives of those they serve. Their commitment to sustainable gardening practices ensures that these benefits will endure for generations to come.
Our Focus
Family Gardens
Small family gardens are installed for families in need, and the family members receive training in vegetable cultivation. Arnoldo maintains regular check-ins during the for the first season to ensure the family's comfort and confidence in managing the growing process.
Presently, there are over 65 families cultivating crops in the region, with numerous others on the waiting list. Arnoldo has extended his efforts to neighboring towns and persistently seeks ways to assist individuals in establishing their gardens.
Arnoldo's current requirements include:
- Fertilizer
- Essential gardening tools
- Seeds
- Pickup truck
Communal Gardens & Greenhouses
We are in the process of constructing new greenhouses and establishing communal gardens specifically intended to support single mothers and women. This collaborative effort enables a small group of women to share the gardening responsibilities by alternating their workdays in the garden. Within these greenhouses, high-yield crops such as tomatoes are cultivated, and subsequently sold to local merchants. The resulting proceeds are then equitably distributed among the participating families, ensuring a fair distribution of income.
Youth Education: Gardening, Reforestation, Recycling
Classes are held to educate children between the ages of 5 and 15 on the fundamental aspects of cultivating a small subsistence garden, often resulting in children sharing their newfound knowledge with their parents.
Alongside gardening instruction, Mundo Verde is actively involved in reforestation efforts aimed at replenishing the diminishing number of trees exported for lumber.
In our contemporary society, the consumption of imported soft drinks and processed foods generates a significant amount of waste. In the absence of proper waste removal services, these containers frequently end up in landfills or scattered throughout forests. Mundo Verde enlightens children on the importance of collecting aluminum, plastics, and glass, emphasizing the significance of delivering these materials to a local recycling center.
Mundo Verde International is an amazing gardening business located in Guatemala. They have a wide variety of plants and flowers, and their customer service is excellent. I've been visiting them for a few years now and they always manage to exceed my expectations. Highly recommended!
Mundo Verde is changing lives. The work Arnoldo and his family are doing to help is neighbors is truly remarkable; many kids who would've gone hungry will have a nutritious meal to eat everyday because of these gardens. It gives people extra money, food to eat and, most importantly, HOPE.
Ellen Finn - Buenos Vecinos, Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
Contact Form - Mundo Verde Guatemala
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