WILMINGTON, NC, December 20, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — In the rural communities of Guatemala, families have faced the constant threat of food insecurity and severe health issues from chronic malnutrition for many generations. With almost 50% of children under 5 years of age suffering from chronic malnutrition, Guatemala is ranked one of the highest in the world for “stunting,” malnutrition’s most visible symptom. Malnutrition also causes other lifelong impacts including diminished brain development, increased childhood mortality, and low adult earning power.
Some programs address malnutrition and food insecurity with hand-out strategies. Hand-out programs are very important in emergencies, but do not give people the tools to sustainably combat malnutrition and food insecurity themselves.
Seeds for a Future, one of the best charities focused on Guatemala, is a nonprofit making a real difference in the lives of these families. Their sustainable program has already impacted 19 communities across 10 states in Guatemala, providing a solution for breaking the cycles of poverty and malnutrition. Since its inception, over 5,200 families have completed the 12-month program. The commitment and hard work of these families has already improved the lives of more than 41,600 children and adults.
The program fosters a culture of learning, action and self-reliance. Through the creation and maintenance of home nutrition gardens, thousands of families now have year-round access to fresh, nutritious food, thereby reducing food insecurity and improving overall family health. The program also teaches participants how to raise small animals for protein, and plant native fruit, cacao, and timber trees, providing additional income opportunities and further breaking the cycle of poverty.
Another vital impact of the Seeds program is the empowerment of family members, especially women, and their increased confidence that they can build a better future for themselves, their family, and their community.
Seeds for a Future is not just a charity, but a catalyst for change. With your gift of support you can help empower families to create better lives for themselves and break free from the grip of malnutrition and poverty. Your donation, no matter the size, can make a real difference in the lives of these families and their kids.
Seeds for the Future has received thousands of heart-felt testimonials from program participants:
“I’m very grateful for everything they have taught us, especially how to make sure our babies have the nutrition they need so that they grow healthy and strong.” – Marta Esther Sauceda Menchu
“Through the family gardens, they’ve helped eliminate anemia in my child and me, and in my mother as well, thanks to their home visits and making sure the garden keeps producing every day.” – Mayra Marleny Lacán Cotti
“Seeds for the Future has been a great help to my family and me. I have a daughter who is almost two years old, and she previously suffered from anemia. Thankfully she has recovered from this illness. I have monitored her condition closely and have given her greens and vegetables to help her recover.” – Rosa Elena Tista
If you make a charitable donation to Seeds for a Future today, your money will be doubled. A generous donor will match 100% of all charitable gifts made by December 31, 2024, up to a total of $50,000! Give today and be a part of this transformative movement. Together we can reach thousands more rural Guatemalan families and help them cultivate a brighter future for their communities.
Donations are accepted at the charity’s website at https://seedsforafuture.org/. More information, including podcasts, videos, and a resource library are available at the site.
About Seeds for a Future:
Since 2009, Seeds for a Future, a US 501c3, has developed and implemented effective and sustainable long-term strategies for addressing health, nutrition, and economic challenges among low-income rural families in Guatemala.
Community-based Field Teams work directly at the household level to help each family build long-term solutions customized to their specific needs and interests. Seeds for a Future’s strategies are practical and low-cost. And the program’s flexibility and adaptability make it easy to replicate in other communities and environments.
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