In April 2021 U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris met with Guatemala President Alejandro Giammattei to discuss “the causes of irregular migration and that cause Guatemalans to leave their homes in search of better development opportunities.” (LaHora.gt) The reason for their virtual meeting was to discuss “shared commitment to expand opportunities in Guatemala and in the region,” […]
How Success Will Be Measured with the Greenhouse Project
Training in specific agricultural techniques and greenhouse maintenance will be documented through a pictorial manual (note that illiteracy is high). Trainees will prove their knowledge by setting up and maintaining greenhouses properly. This will be documented through photos and videos and text write-up posted on this page. The proof of having learned the techniques will […]
How Climate Change Affects Chajmaic’s Food Insecurity and Sowing Opportunities’ Agricultural Solution
Extreme conditions in Central America are leading to food insecurity and lack of employment, which in some cases, causes youth to flee the region, seeking work elsewhere. The dry corridor has been affected by climate change and during the dry season, crops grown on the land can shrivel, causing many young men to leave to […]
Malden Garden Supports Building Greenhouses in Guatemala
Malden Garden Supports Building Greenhouses in Guatemala Growing and sharing our local food to make an impact around the world! Last year’s “World Water Day” (March 2021) we decided to celebrate our contributions to water availability in Chajmaic by launching a sustainable farming campaign with the intention of raising funds for our next project, Sol […]
Sowing Opportunities’ Innovative Solutions to create Sustainability
Sowing Opportunities’ Innovative Solutions to create Sustainability, and help reduce Poverty and Malnutrition in Chajmaic, Guatemala On March 15, 2022, our agricultural engineer, Federico Arriola Cuéllar, traveled to the indigenous, remote village of Chajmaic to work for two months with 30 families who have shown leadership in the community. Federico has set up training sessions […]
Indigenous Mayan artisanal Crafts
We are very excited to tell you about an opportunity to give a beautiful gift to your loved one or yourself while supporting Sowing Opportunities sustainability projects as well as indigenous Mayan artisans. Now you can purchase beautiful handcrafted Mayan artwork at TheGallery@57. All the pieces are skillfully created by indigenous Mayan artisans. Your purchase of […]
Mayan Artisans
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Beautiful Guatemalan fair trade handicrafts: #GivingTuesday / #GivingBack is here!
Do you live in Massachusetts, or are you planning a visit? Are you looking for the perfect gift for a special someone? Perhaps for yourself? Do you wish to benefit those in need? Would you like to participate in fair trade, ensuring that indigenous artists receive just compensation for their work? Then, come to The […]
Plants for Sale to Benefit the Village of Chajmaic, Guatemala
Would you like to help our neighbors to have groceries or sustainable agriculture? You can do both through your monetary donations or purchasing a plant for your home or office! Here are our current offerings CONTACT US for availability or donations. Marie Coulanges with small houseplants, 10/30/2021 Here […]
#GivingTuesday is #GivingBack / The Tree of Life campaign
While our primary focus has been on developing a sustainable agricultural project which includes sending an agricultural engineer who will provide training for building and maintaining a greenhouse – we need to wait until it is safer in terms of Covid transmission before we can do so. So, for now, we are offering a different vision […]
Summer 2021 Plants & Sustainability Project
Melrose Farmers’ Market video, promoting Sowing Opportunities! The Melrose Farmers’ Market is done for the season, but… Sowing Opportunities, is offering beautifully arranged plants for donation. These begonias can be grown on your window sill during the winter, brightening your house, and make a fine gift! All proceeds directly benefit an #indigenous village in #Guatemala. […]
Prayers requested for Chajmaic as Covid encroaches
Dear Friends, We are deeply saddened to learn that our key personnel, Alfonso and Lety, in the village of Chajmaic, have contracted Covid. Due to the extreme Covid outbreak in Guatemala, there are no resources to help them there. The main supplier of oxygen, Productos del Aire, has stopped production, due to completely saturated […]