Posts by Leilani Yats

Seeds for a Future Highlights Agency as a Powerful Force for Lasting Change.  Why is agency important?  How can agency transform lives and drive community development to produce food security, health, nutrition, and income opportunities?  Defining Agency While “agency” is a frequently used term in development contexts, it’s often misunderstood outside academic circles. Agency refers…

The First 1,000 Days: Community Development via Early Childhood Nutrition. The first 1,000 days of life is a critical period for child development. From the moment of conception up to age two, caretaker decisions have an immediate impact on a child’s physical health and future cognitive abilities. At Seeds for a Future, we work with…

Seeds for the Future is a non-profit organization focusing on food security and sustainable development projects in rural communities throughout Guatemala. Through various initiatives, we have worked to improve the lives of Guatemalan citizens, promote sustainable practices, and protect the environment. In this post, we’ll explore the benefits of our work. Background on Guatemala Guatemala…

Permaculture, coined by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren in the 1970s, is a system of sustainable and resilient garden design that mimics the patterns and features of natural ecosystems. It’s an agricultural method that we at Seeds for a Future are passionate about sharing through our program. Permaculture has gained popularity worldwide as a means…

Earth Day is a global celebration that reminds us to take care of the planet we live on. In Guatemala, this day is particularly significant as the country is home to some of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders. From the ancient ruins of Tikal to the lush rainforests of the Peten, Guatemala is a…