Plant 1,000 Trees & Grow Community in Guatemala
Organization information
Highland Support Project
Location: Richmond, United States of America
Summary
Highland Support Project's reforestation efforts empower Indigenous women in the highlands of Guatemala by planting 1,000 trees. By employing a nursery run by Indigenous Mayan women, the project will mitigate adverse effects of deforestation such as erosion, soil infertility, and climate instability, bringing long term environmental benefits. This reforestation project will engage the local community in sustainable agriculture while also increasing their incomes and economic resiliency.
Project locations
Guatemala