PAST PROJECTS
Value chain analysis, production training, and market creation for hibiscus
Catholic Relief Services
Goal
Complete value chain analysis, identify market opportunities for farmers, provide technical training to improve market access, and provide guidance on social inclusion.
Theme
Value Chain Analysis
Social Inclusion
Market Development
Capacity Development
Impact
Hibiscus farmers launched improved drying techniques and humidity measurements.
Mid-term Evaluation for WWF Climate Resilience Smart Coasts Project (Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Belize)
World Wildlife Fund
Goal
Implement mid-term evaluation for four country project. Use participatory methods for inclusive evaluation.
Theme
Environmental Conservation
Monitoring & Evaluation
Social Inclusion
Impact
Project team has implemented the recommendations provided in the evaluation.
Innovative Ecosystem Services Schemes for Water and Soil Conservation in Rural Mexico City
The Nature Conservancy and Mexico City Water Fund
Goal
Increase water infiltration and soil conservation by engaging farmers in rural Mexico City in soil conservation strategies by designing a commuity based strategy for water conservation and measruing qualitative and quantitative soil, water, and community impacts.
Theme
Participatory Research and Development
Women and Youth Inclusion
Environmental Conservation
Impact
*Increased understanding of soil and water dynamics related to soil conservation and water challenges.
*Improvement in indicators related to social cohesion among program participants.
*Increase in water infiltration with implemented practices in six months.
Project scoping and partnership formation in sustainable agroforestry
Virginia Tech
Goal
Support a US-based team to scope project opportunities and guide a team in exploring Guatemala based project development while working with country-based partners.
Theme
Environmental Conservation
Partnership and Network Development
Project Management
Impact
Strategic alliances
Policy Guidance on Gender Inclusive and Resilient Coffee Value Chains in Central America
The Nature Conservancy
Goal
Increase water infiltration and soil conservation by engaging farmers in rural Mexico City in soil conservation strategies by designing a commuity based strategy for water conservation and measruing qualitative and quantitative soil, water, and community impacts.
Theme
Participatory Research and Development
Women and Youth Inclusion
Environmental Conservation
Impact
*Increased understanding of soil and water dynamics related to soil conservation and water challenges.
*Improvement in indicators related to social cohesion among program participants.
*Increase in water infiltration with implemented practices in six months.