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Project in Guatemala
ACICAFOC
Poor weather conditions and practices in agriculture in recent years have badly affected cocoa farmers in Central America, leading to a decline in cocoa production. To reverse this trend, the project is working with a network of farmers’ organisations across seven countries that are pooling resources and sharing costs. Twenty four farmers’ groups are gaining Fairtrade certification. This project operates in six countries, with a spend of £39,866 in each location.
Amount Awarded: £39866
Trocaire (Northern Ireland)
Many young peoples' lives have been torn apart by the conflict in Guatemala and threat of violence remains if they are on the streets. The project offers young people an alternative to street life by providing them with a safe place to be where they can also meet other young people. They support young people to go to school or get skills in computing, carpentry and building so they can move away from life on the streets.
Amount Awarded: £294609
War on Want
Children from poor Mayan families are often sent to work in the cities. The work can be dangerous and girls in particular are vulnerable to abuse. The project works with these children and their families to make them aware of their rights so they are less likely to suffer exploitation. Older children also receive vocational training so they can get safer jobs such as in nursing. The children are helped to form groups to represent their concerns to local authorities, the policy and social services.
Amount Awarded: £329500