Most families in Guatemala depend directly or indirectly on agriculture for their livelihoods. But farmers disproportionately bear the impact of climate change – they are particularly vulnerable because any disruption to their agricultural system resulting from extreme weather events like hurricanes, extreme rainfall or drought results in significant crop and income losses and exacerbates food insecurity. Few farmers have adjusted their farming strategies to cope with climate change, due to limited resources and capacity. This permaculture project focuses on the promotion of native seeds and the protection of local ecosystems by sustainably managing its natural resources while also having a positive impact on the livelihoods and wellbeing of local communities. Volunteers are needed to help with maintenance and improvement of gardens, nurseries and gardens, to help in the construction of new infrastructure, bio-construction and construction using recycled materials (buildings, solar showers, terraces, paths) and to help manage the seed bank support (germination tests, seed catalogue, packing of seeds for sale, selection and preparation of seeds). A genuine interest in sustainability, environmentalism and/or permaculture is required.
