Posts by Seeds for a Future
Elena Wason and Natün
EP. 6: Elena Wason and Natün. We’re talking with Elena Wason, the Executive Director of Natün, an organization dedicated to empowering rural families in Guatemala through education, health, and community development. Natün is a majority Maya-led organization that partners closely with Indigenous communities. By centering local leadership and expertise, the organization ensures that programs are…
Read MoreIsa LaPorte and ConnectED
EP. 5: Isa Laporte and ConnectED. We’re talking today with Isa LaPorte, the Chief Executive Officer of ConnectED, an organization focused on empowering education and future community leaders in Latin America through mentorship, skills development, and community building. Isa shares the vision behind ConnectED Fellows and its mission to create opportunities for youth to thrive…
Read MoreElizabeth Clandos and OlaFiltro
EP. 4: Elizabeth Clandos – Founder of OlaFiltro. In this episode, we chat with Elizabeth Clandos the founder of OlaFiltro, who is bringing potable water to rural communities in Latin America and the Caribbean with affordable, high-tech, low-maintenance filters. We explore the difficulties plaguing access to drinkable water in this region, the importance of working…
Read MoreEllie Lawrence and Green Mama Compost
EP. 3: Ellie Lawrence and Green Mama Compost. We have an enlightening conversation with Ellie Lawrence from Green Mama Compost, exploring the benefits of compost for improved agricultural health, community development, and more. She also discusses the long-term impacts of inadequate waste management infrastructure and how it affects our communities. Discover the benefits of nutrient-dense…
Read MoreWill Harris and WCCN
EP. 2: Will Harris and Working Capital for Community Needs. Join us for an insightful conversation with Will Harris from Working Capital for Community Needs (WCCN). In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of microfinance and its profound impact on rural communities throughout Latin America. Will shares his expertise on respecting cultural nuances…
Read MoreMichelle Berkowitz and Cinco Azul
EP. 1: Michelle Berkowitz and Cinco Azul. In this episode, we chat with Michelle Berkowitz from Cinco Azul, an innovative online organic supermarket dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized producers. Not only do we explore the need for increasing regenerative farming practices, but Michelle also highlights the numerous benefits of supporting local producers, and how…
Read MoreMy Experience Volunteering with Seeds for a Future in Guatemala
By Mia Di Virgillio. My Experience Volunteering with Seeds for a Future in Guatemala After six months of traveling through Europe and Central America, I arrived in Antigua, Guatemala, where I spent two months volunteering and learning Spanish. This turned out to be one of the highlights of my travels. From the moment I arrived,…
Read MoreOvercoming the “Hurricane of Hunger” in the Most Affordable and Efficient Way
By Roland Bunch. Antonio Guterrez, the Secretary General of the United Nations, has described the rapidly worsening famine around the developing world as a “hurricane of hunger.” Some experts say that as many as 100 million Africans are in danger of dying, and the increasing disaster has no end in sight. If even just 60…
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