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Workers weeding pinus radiata seedlings which are
grown in a nursery near Punilla and are distributed to farmers
during the seasons of highest unemployment in agriculture. It
is also used to control and prevent soil erosion. Worker holding pinus radiata seedlings. A typical farmer's house in the highlands, 30 kilometers
from Sucre. A farm girl weaving a traditional pattern cloth
outside her farmhouse. One of the project's components is the
development of traditional handicraft work of peasant women and
the promotion of its sales in external markets. A farm girl weaving a traditional pattern cloth
outside her farmhouse. One of the project's components is the
development of traditional handicraft work of peasant women and
the promotion of its sales in external markets. Workers weeding eucalyptus globulus and pinus radiata
seedlings which are grown in a nursery near Punilla and are distributed
to farmers during the seasons of highest unemployment in agriculture.
It is also used to control and prevent soil erosion. Farmers have to use donkeys to carry their potato
harvest from their isolated farms to the main road where they
can load their products onto trucks for transport to markets.
The project is providing funds for the construction of new roads.
Farmers have to use donkeys to carry their potato
harvest from their isolated farms to the main road where they
can load their products onto trucks for transport to markets.
The project is providing funds for the construction of new roads.
Farmers have to use donkeys to carry their potato
harvest from their isolated farms to the main road where they
can load their products onto trucks for transport to markets.
The project is providing funds for the construction of new roads.
Workers weeding eucalyptus globulus and pinus radiata
seedlings which are grown in a nursery near Punilla and are distributed
to farmers during the seasons of highest unemployment in agriculture.
It is also used to control and prevent soil erosion. Farmer Severo Choque Albarado on his land at Sauce
Mayu, near Ravelo, about 60 km from Sucre. He has applied for
an IFAD loan from the Bolivian Agricultural Bank in Ravelo. He
wants to buy a pair of oxen, a plough, fertilizer and pesticides
to increase his agricultural production. Another farmer, neighbor of S. Choque, who helps
him in tending his parcel at Sauce Mayu, near Ravelo, about 60
km. from Sucre. Closeup of an old farmer waiting for transportation
on the roadside near Ravelo, 60 km from Sucre. Closeup of an old farmer waiting for transportation
on the roadside near Ravelo, 60 km from Sucre. Farmer Severo Choque Albarado (foreground) is being
assisted by an aged neighbour in weeding a potato field on his
land at Sauce Mayu, near Ravelo, about 60 km from Sucre. He has
applied for an IFAD loan from the Bolivian Agricultural Bank in
Ravelo. He wants to buy a pair of oxen, a plough, fertilizer and
pesticides to increase his agricultural production. Farmer Severo Choque Albarado (foreground) is being
assisted by an aged neighbour in weeding a potato field on his
land at Sauce Mayu, near Ravelo, about 60 km from Sucre. He has
applied for an IFAD loan from the Bolivian Agricultural Bank in
Ravelo. He wants to buy a pair of oxen, a plough, fertilizer and
pesticides to increase his agricultural production. Farmer Matias Calle Bernal (left) 23, discusses
his application for an IFAD loan with BAB provincial agent Ing.
Rafael Vallejo Castro (right) at the BAB agency in Ravelo, 60
km. from Sucre. A campesinos family waiting on the road for transportation
to carry their potato production to market, near Ravelo, 60 km
from Sucre. A peasant family transporting maize by donkey to
sell in Ravelo. Two herdsboys tending grazing cattle near Ravelo,
60 km from Sucre. Small fry carps caught with a net are being taken
from a bucket. Men catch fish from a pond. Men catch fish from a pond. Men catch fish from a pond. Fish feed thrown into a pond to entice carp toward
that corner of the pond. A 'purse seine' net is being cast and then pulled.
Small fry carps are being taken from the net. Small fry carps are being taken from the net.
Small fry carps are being taken from the net.
Carp are being placed in pails of water for later
control. After that the carp will be put back in the pond. Fish being caught from a pond. Carp are being placed in pails of water for later
control. After that the carp will be put back in the pond. Fish being removed from a pond. Fish being removed from a pond. Daniel Cors Martinez (left) Director of CORDECH
fish culture programme looks at carp which have been removed from
the pond for routine checking purposes. Children of the fishing station personnel play
with the carp. Carp are being placed in pails of water for later
control. After that the carp will be put back in the pond. Carp are being placed in pails of water for later
control. After that the carp will be put back in the pond. Women wash clothes in a rain puddle about 40 km
from Sucre. They do not have running water in their community
and so are forced into this unhygienic practice. Two young girls fill a bag with sand. Two young girls fill a bag with sand. A woman and her daughters try to collect 'clean
water' from a pond of rainwater about 35 km from Sucre. Woman standing near pond of rain water after collecting
'clean water'. Lack of running water are a real health hazard
for these communities. Here a girl washes clothes from rain water
collected with a plastic container. A worker treats a carp whose skin was damaged while
being removed from the pond. Men cast a 'purse seine' net in the small reservoirs
where diet tests are being carried out. A man casts a 'purse seine' net in the small reservoirs
where diet tests are being carried out. Women wash clothes in a rain puddle about 40 km
from Sucre. They do not have running water in their community
and so are forced into this unhygienic practice. View of a farmers' house with two fenced in enclosures
for livestock in front. The house walls are made of adobe brick
as is common and the roof is thatched with straw and reeds. View of a farmers' house with two fenced in enclosures
for livestock in front. The house walls are made of adobe brick
as is common and the roof is thatched with straw and reeds. View of a farmers' house with two fenced in enclosures
for livestock in front. The house walls are made of adobe brick
as is common and the roof is thatched with straw and reeds. An extension worker talks to two farmers at the
IBTA office in Tarabuco 63 km from Sucre. He is explaining the
advantages of using fungicides, insecticides, and selected seeds.
A provincial agent in Tarabuco (63 km from Sucre)
talks to two farmers who are seeking an IFAD loan. Farmers weeding a parsley cultivation on the community
plot of Llacha near Tarabuco. An extension worker instructs farmers in the vegetable
garden of the community plot in Llacha near Tarabuco. These extension
workers carry out research and agricultural extension aid to farmers.
Portrait of two farmers, the helmet is characteristic
of the peasants living in the Tarabuco area, it is similar to
the helmets worn by the Spanish conquistadors of the 16th century.
Portrait of a farmer, the helmet is characteristic
of the peasants living in the Tarabuco area, it is similar to
the helmets worn by the Spanish conquistadores of the 16th century.
Farmers working at a cabbage cultivation on the
community plot of Llachan near Tarabuco, 63 km from Sucre. Members of the community of Surufaya, 95 km from
Sucre, dig ponds where fish will be bred. The principle objective
of this component is the improved diet of the peasant community.
A woman of the Vila-Vila community about 80 km
from Sucre, weaving a traditional pattern cloth in her house.
One of the project's components is the development of traditional
handicraft among peasants. A woman of the Vila-Vila community about 80 km
from Sucre, weaving a traditional pattern cloth in her house.
One of the project's components is the development of traditional
handicraft among peasants. Members of the community of Surufaya, 95 km from
Sucre, dig ponds where fish will be bred. The principle objective
of this component is the improved diet of the peasant community.
Women in Vila-Vila, about 80 km from Sucre spin
wool while walking on the communities main street. Members of the community of Surufaya, 95 km from
Sucre, dig ponds where fish will be bred. The principle objective
of this component is the improved diet of the peasant community.
Members of the community of Surufaya, 95 km from
Sucre, dig ponds where fish will be bred. The principle objective
of this component is the improved diet of the peasant community.
Peasant Felipa Nuez weaves a traditonal pattern
cloth in her house in Cororo, about 80 km frome Sucre. One of
the projects components is the development of traditional handicraft
among peasants. Children of Cororo, about 80 km from Sucre, play
around a water spout on a street corner. Provision of drinking
water and the construction of roads is one of the components of
the Chuquisaca development project. View of the Vila-Vila community, about 80 km from
Sucre. Peasant Felipa Nu ez weaves a traditonal pattern
cloth in her house in Cororo, about 80 km frome Sucre. One of
the projects components is the development of traditional handicraft
among peasants. Peasant Felipa Nuez weaves a traditonal pattern
cloth in her house in Cororo, about 80 km frome Sucre. One of
the projects components is the development of traditional handicraft
among peasants. Landscape showing reforestation near Sucre. Landscape showing reforestation near Sucre. Construction of all-weather rural roads. Reconstruction of irrigation systems in the Punilla
zone. Drinking water has been installed in Sacopaya as
in 300 isolated villages. Constructing irrigation systems in Yoroca, Potolo.
Constructing irrigation systems in Yoroca, Potolo.
Farmers ploughing with animal traction in Potolo.
Farmers ploughing with animal traction in Potolo.
A farm in Potolo. Seedlings are distributed to farmers as part of
the re-forestation and soil conservation component in order to
control and prevent erosion. Here, a nursery in Sacopaya. Seedlings are distributed to farmers as part of
the reforestation and soil conservation component in order to
control and prevent erosion. Here, a nursery in Sacopaya. Seedlings are distributed to farmers as part of
the reforestation and soil conservation component in order to
control and prevent erosion. Here, a nursery in Sacopaya. Seedlings are distributed to farmers as part of
the reforestation and soil conservation component in order to
control and prevent erosion. Here, a nursery in Sacopaya. Seedlings are distributed to farmers as part of
the reforestation and soil conservation component in order to
control and prevent erosion. Here, a nursery in Sacopaya. Seedlings are distributed to farmers as part of
the reforestation and soil conservation component in order to
control and prevent erosion. Here, a nursery in Sacopaya. Seedlings are distributed to farmers as part of
the reforestation and soil conservation component in order to
control and prevent erosion. Here, a nursery in Sacopaya. Seedlings are distributed to farmers as part of
the reforestation and soil conservation component in order to
control and prevent erosion. Here, a nursery in Sacopaya. Seedlings are distributed to farmers as part of
the reforestation and soil conservation component in order to
control and prevent erosion. Here, a nursery in Sacopaya. Seedlings are distributed to farmers as part of
the reforestation and soil conservation component in order to
control and prevent erosion. Here, a nursery in Sacopaya. Seedlings are distributed to farmers as part of
the reforestation and soil conservation component in order to
control and prevent erosion. Here, a nursery in Sacopaya. Seedlings are distributed to farmers as part of
the reforestation and soil conservation component in order to
control and prevent erosion. Here, a nursery in Sacopaya. Seedlings are distributed to farmers as part of
the reforestation and soil conservation component in order to
control and prevent erosion. Here, a nursery in Sacopaya. Seedlings are distributed to farmers as part of
the reforestation and soil conservation component in order to
control and prevent erosion. Here, a nursery in Sacopaya. Seedlings are distributed to farmers as part of
the reforestation and soil conservation component in order to
control and prevent erosion. Here, a nursery in Sacopaya. Seedlings are distributed to farmers as part of
the reforestation and soil conservation component in order to
control and prevent erosion. Here, a nursery in Sacopaya. Landscape showing erosion in Rio Chico; erosion
is a major constraint in the project area. Constructing wire fencing to reverse land erosion
and rehabilitate high fertility land which will then be distributed
among the peasants who have participated in the work. Constructing wire fencing to reverse land erosion
and rehabilitate fertile land in the Rio Chico area. This land
will then be distributed among the peasants who have participated
in the work. View of land that has been rehabilitated and cultivated
in the Rio Chico area. Constructing wire fencing to reverse land erosion
and rehabilitate fertile land in the Rio Chico area. This land
will then be distributed among the peasants who have participated
in the work. Constructing wire fencing to reverse land erosion
and rehabilitate fertile land in the Rio Chico area. This land
will then be distributed among the peasants who have participated
in the work. Men working a fish farm in Chuqui Chuqui. The fish
farms have been established by the project with the aim to improve
the nutritional level of peasant families in the area. Men working a fish farm in Chuqui Chuqui. The fish
farms have been established by the project with the aim to improve
the nutritional level of peasant families in the area. Men working a fish farm in Chuqui Chuqui. The fish
farms have been established by the project with the aim to improve
the nutritional level of peasant families in the area. Men working a fish farm in Chuqui Chuqui. The fish
farms have been established by the project with the aim to improve
the nutritional level of peasant families in the area. Men working a fish farm in Chuqui Chuqui. The fish
farms have been established by the project with the aim to improve
the nutritional level of peasant families in the area. Men working a fish farm in Chuqui Chuqui. The fish
farms have been established by the project with the aim to improve
the nutritional level of peasant families in the area. Men working a fish farm in Chuqui Chuqui. The fish
farms have been established by the project with the aim to improve
the nutritional level of peasant families in the area. Fruit tree seedlings in Chuqui-Chuqui. Farming families in Tarabuco. The project seeks to increase employment opportunities
for women through the promotion of handicraft production which
would be exported to foreign markets. Women in traditional dress
knit and weave in Tarabuco. The project seeks to increase employment opportunities
for women through the promotion of handicraft production which
would be exported to foreign markets. Women in traditional dress
knit and weave in Tarabuco. The project seeks to increase employment opportunities
for women through the promotion of handicraft production which
would be exported to foreign markets. Women in traditional dress
knit and weave in Tarabuco. The project seeks to increase employment opportunities
for women through the promotion of handicraft production which
would be exported to foreign markets. Women in traditional dress
knit and weave in Tarabuco. A man receives a medical check-up including control
of Chagas disease in the hospital in Tupiza. A man receives a medical check-up including control
of Chagas disease in the hospital in Tupiza. A child receives a medical check-up including control
of Chagas disease in the hospital in Tupiza. A medical technician tests a blood sample for Chagas
disease in the hospital in Tupiza. Workers disinfect homes to eliminate vinchuca (a
harmful parasite) and prevent Chagas disease in Modesto Omiste.
Workers disinfect homes to eliminate vinchuca (a
harmful parasite) and prevent Chagas disease in Modesto Omiste.
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Workers construct homes in Modesto Omiste. The project finances the rehabilitation of fruit
tree nurseries already existing in the area such as this one in
Escora. The project finances the rehabilitation of fruit
tree nurseries already existing in the area such as this one in
Escora. The project finances the rehabilitation of fruit
tree nurseries already existing in the area such as this one in
Escora. The project finances the rehabilitation of fruit
tree nurseries already existing in the area such as this one in
Escora. The project finances the rehabilitation of fruit
tree nurseries already existing in the area such as this one in
Escora. The project finances the rehabilitation of fruit
tree nurseries already existing in the area such as this one in
Escora. The project finances the rehabilitation of fruit
tree nurseries already existing in the area such as this one in
Escora. The project finances the rehabilitation of fruit
tree nurseries already existing in the area such as this one in
Escora. The project finances the rehabilitation of fruit
tree nurseries already existing in the area such as this one in
Escora. The project finances the rehabilitation of fruit
tree nurseries already existing in the area such as this one in
Escora. The project finances the rehabilitation of fruit
tree nurseries already existing in the area such as this one in
Escora. Constructing a bridge in camino Tojo-Villa Pacheco.
Construction of defence works in order to protect
arable land currently at risk of river floods in Rio San Juan
del Oro. Credit is provided to farmers who grow fruit, grains,
tubers, legumes and vegetables in Angostura. Credit is provided to farmers who grow fruit, grains,
tubers, legumes and vegetables in Cotagaita. Credit is provided to farmers who grow fruit, grains,
tubers, legumes and vegetables in Cotagaita. Credit is provided to farmers who grow fruit, grains,
tubers, legumes and vegetables in Saladillo - Humacha. Credit is provided to farmers who grow fruit, grains,
tubers, legumes and vegetables in Saladillo - Humacha. Credit is provided to farmers who grow fruit, grains,
tubers, legumes and vegetables in Saladillo - Humacha. Credit is provided to farmers who grow fruit, grains,
tubers, legumes and vegetables in Saladillo - Humacha. Credit is provided to farmers who grow fruit, grains,
tubers, legumes and vegetables in Saladillo - Humacha. Credit is provided to farmers who grow fruit, grains,
tubers, legumes and vegetables in Cotagaita. Credit is provided to farmers who grow fruit, grains,
tubers, legumes and vegetables in Cotagaita. One of the objectives of the agricultural credit
facilities is to finance equipment and materials for raising the
level of farm activities. One of the objectives of the agricultural credit
facilities is to finance equipment and materials for raising the
level of farm activities. One of the objectives of the agricultural credit
facilities is to finance equipment and materials for raising the
level of farm activities. One of the objectives of the agricultural credit
facilities is to finance equipment and materials for raising the
level of farm activities. One of the objectives of the agricultural credit
facilities is to finance equipment and materials for raising the
level of farm activities. A farmer grazing her goat herd. One of the objectives
of the agricultural credit facilities is to finance equipment
and materials for raising the level of farm activities. One of the objectives of the agricultural credit
facilities is to finance equipment and materials for raising the
level of farm activities. A woman sells potatoes in the local market in Vitichi.
Village bordering on Lake Titicaca in the Andean
High Plateau region. There are few villages between the altitudes
of 3 500 and 5 000 metres. The area's residents are mainly indigenous
families. Indigenous Bolivians dancing in a town square in
celebration of a village anniversary. The village borders on Lake
Titicaca. Over 42% of Bolivia's population live in rural areas
in settlements of less than 2 000 inhabitants. Around 76% of the
rural labour force are peasant farmers (some 750 000 people) with
annual per capita incomes averaging USD 400. Village participant at the llama-training workshop
in Jesus de Yunguyo. It is estimated that of the 57 000 camelid
herders in Bolivia, some 31 700 live in the project area. The
project benefits about 15 000 of these families. Village participant at the llama-training workshop
in Jesus de Yunguyo. It is estimated that of the 57 000 camelid
herders in Bolivia, some 31 700 live in the project area. The
project benefits about 15 000 of these families. Village boy watching over his house while his parents
are away tending to their llamas. About 86% of the camelids in
the project area are llamas. Llama fibre is potentially more valuable
than alpaca fibre (due to its fineness), and llama meat is potentially
more valuable than beef (due to its low cholesterol content).
Village participant at the llama-training workshop
in Jesus de Yunguyo. It is estimated that of the 57 000 camelid
herders in Bolivia, some 31 700 live in the project area. The
project benefits about 15 000 of these families. Village girl at home with her older brother while
their parents are away tending to their llamas. About 86% of the
camelids in the project area are llamas. Llama fibre is potentially
more valuable than alpaca fibre (due to its fineness), and llama
meat is potentially more valuable than beef (due to its low cholesterol
content). Village boy watching over his house while his parents
are away tending to their llamas. About 86% of the camelids in
the project area are llamas. Llama fibre is potentially more valuable
than alpaca fibre (due to its fineness), and llama meat is potentially
more valuable than beef (due to its low cholesterol content).
Village participant at the llama-training workshop
in Jesus de Yunguyo. It is estimated that of the 57 000 camelid
herders in Bolivia, some 31 700 live in the project area. The
project benefits about 15 000 of these families. Gregorio Alvarado, president of the llama producers
group in Jesus de Yunguyo. Llamas have literally been what's kept
us alive. They are our only source of work, which is why we want
to produce well and work directly with purchasers, says Gregorio.
Gregorio Alvarado, president of the llama producers
group in Jesus de Yunguyo. Llamas have literally been what's kept
us alive. They are our only source of work, which is why we want
to produce well and work directly with purchasers, says Gregorio.
Ana P rez, an Argentine agricultural scientist,
teaches a course on llama domestication to 15 villagers in Jess
de Yunguyo. The project seeks to equip farmers with the tools
they need to improve their breeds, prevent inbreeding, and select
and improve grass quality, explains Ana. Ana P rez, an Argentine agricultural scientist,
teaches a course on llama domestication to 15 villagers in Jess
de Yunguyo. The project seeks to equip farmers with the tools
they need to improve their breeds, prevent inbreeding, and select
and improve grass quality, explains Ana. Participants of a course on llama domestication
in Jes s de Yunguyo. The project seeks to equip farmers with the
tools they need to improve their breeds, prevent inbreeding, and
select and improve grass quality, explains Ana. Juana Guarache and Leida Laura, enterprising agronomists
who have formed a working group. We give people support through
better management of their animals. We offer courses on fibre
selection, hygienic slaughtering techniques and meat drying, so
that they will have enough not just for their daily needs but
also so they can improve, says Juana. Juana Guarache, one of two enterprising agronomists
who have formed a working group. We give people support through
better management of their animals. We offer courses on fibre
selection, hygienic slaughtering techniques and meat drying, so
that they will have enough not just for their daily needs but
also so they can improve, says Juana. Llama meat being cooked over an open fire. Juana
Guarache, a Bolivian agronomist, points out that llama meat is
gaining more of a market. It is being promoted as a no-fat, no-cholesterol
meat. Llamas in a field in Jess de Yunguyo. Llamas and
alpacas living in the Andean highlands are a source of revenue
and food for many area residents. Llamas have literally been what's
kept us alive. They are our only source of work, which is why
we want to produce well and work directly with purchasers, says
Gregorio Alvarado, president of the llama producers group in Jesus
de Yunguyo. Farmer preparing llama meat over an open fire.
Juana Guarache, a Bolivian agronomist, points out that llama meat
is gaining more of a market. It is being promoted as a no-fat,
no-cholesterol meat. Beneficiary making decorative tassels for llamas.
It is estimated that of the 57 000 camelid herders in Bolivia,
some 31 700 live in the project area. The project benefits about
15 000 of these families. Llamas in a field in Jes s de Yunguyo. Llamas and
alpacas living in the Andean highlands are a source of revenue
and food for many area residents. Llamas have literally been what's
kept us alive. They are our only source of work, which is why
we want to produce well and work directly with purchasers, says
Gregorio Alvarado, president of the llama producers group in Jesus
de Yunguyo Llamas in a field in Jess de Yunguyo. Llamas and
alpacas living in the Andean highlands are a source of revenue
and food for many area residents. Llamas have literally been what's
kept us alive. They are our only source of work, which is why
we want to produce well and work directly with purchasers, says
Gregorio Alvarado, president of the llama producers group in Jesus
de Yunguyo Llamas in a field in Jes s de Yunguyo. Llamas and
alpacas living in the Andean highlands are a source of revenue
and food for many area residents. Llamas have literally been what's
kept us alive. They are our only source of work, which is why
we want to produce well and work directly with purchasers, says
Gregorio Alvarado, president of the llama producers group in Jesus
de Yunguyo Participant of the llama workshop who successfully
domesticated a group of wild llamas in only three days. It is
estimated that of the 57 000 camelid herders in Bolivia, some
31 700 live in the project area. The project benefits about 15
000 of these families. Participants of the llama workshop in Jess de Yunguyo.
This group of herders successfully domesticated a group of wild
llamas in only three days. It is estimated that of the 57 000
camelid herders in Bolivia, some 31 700 live in the project area.
The project benefits about 15 000 of these families. Participants of the llama workshop in Jes s de
Yunguyo. This group of herders successfully domesticated a group
of wild llamas in only three days. It is estimated that of the
57 000 camelid herders in Bolivia, some 31 700 live in the project
area. The project benefits about 15 000 of these families. Juana Guarache, one of two enterprising agronomists
who have formed a working group. We give people support through
better management of their animals. We offer courses on fibre
selection, hygienic slaughtering techniques and meat drying, so
that they will have enough not just for their daily needs but
also so they can improve, says Juana. Ana Prez, an Argentine agricultural scientist,
teaches a course on llama domestication to 15 villagers in Jes
s de Yunguyo. The project seeks to equip farmers with the tools
they need to improve their breeds, prevent inbreeding, and select
and improve grass quality, explains Ana. Ana Prez, an Argentine agricultural scientist,
teaches a course on llama domestication to 15 villagers in Jes
s de Yunguyo. The project seeks to equip farmers with the tools
they need to improve their breeds, prevent inbreeding, and select
and improve grass quality, explains Ana. Dried spun alpaca wool from the Isquani firm. The
firm began in 1990 as an association of alpaca raisers. In 1994
it launched a fibre-marketing firm, and by 1996 it began industrializing.
Rupertino Yagu, Isqani's manager, declares, There are now 1 500
organized alpaca raisers in our group. At our collection centre,
we buy from all members at 30% over what they'd receive from a
middleman. Sweaters from the Gualiki firm awaiting refinishing.
Owners Martn and Doris Schwark recount, What we have done is link
up small producers through a network in order to develop quality
standards with them. We provide training and raw materials, which
we always buy from Isquani's alpaca breeders. Sweaters from the Gualiki firm awaiting refinishing.
Owners Mart n and Doris Schwark recount, What we have done is
link up small producers through a network in order to develop
quality standards with them. We provide training and raw materials,
which we always buy from Isquani's alpaca breeders. Indigenous women working at knitting machines at
the Gualiki firm. Owners Martn and Doris Schwark recount, What
we have done is link up small producers through a network in order
to develop quality standards with them. We provide training and
raw materials, which we always buy from Isquani's alpaca breeders.
Indigenous woman working at a knitting machine
at the Gualiki firm. Owners Mart n and Doris Schwark recount,
What we have done is link up small producers through a network
in order to develop quality standards with them. We provide training
and raw materials, which we always buy from Isquani's alpaca breeders.
Indigenous woman working at a knitting machine
at the Gualiki firm. Owners Martn and Doris Schwark recount, What
we have done is link up small producers through a network in order
to develop quality standards with them. We provide training and
raw materials, which we always buy from Isquani's alpaca breeders.
Indigenous Bolivians working at knitting machines
at the Gualiki firm. Owners Mart n and Doris Schwark recount,
What we have done is link up small producers through a network
in order to develop quality standards with them. We provide training
and raw materials, which we always buy from Isquani's alpaca breeders.
Indigenous Bolivians working at knitting machines
at the Gualiki firm. Owners Martn and Doris Schwark recount, What
we have done is link up small producers through a network in order
to develop quality standards with them. We provide training and
raw materials, which we always buy from Isquani's alpaca breeders.
Indigenous Bolivians working at knitting machines
at the Gualiki firm. Owners Mart n and Doris Schwark recount,
What we have done is link up small producers through a network
in order to develop quality standards with them. We provide training
and raw materials, which we always buy from Isquani's alpaca breeders.
Trout breeding pond on the bank of Lake Titicaca
in Desaguadero. Every day Frutasio and Salustino Fernndez, Jacinta
Quispe and ten other group members take turns feeding the 1 000
trout in their new breeding pond. Working together is much better
- we are more knowledgeable. What we have to contribute is interest
and work, observes Mauricio Fern ndez, the group's president.
Trout breeding pond on the bank of Lake Titicaca
in Desaguadero. Every day Frutasio and Salustino Fernndez, Jacinta
Quispe and ten other group members take turns feeding the 1 000
trout in their new breeding pond. Working together is much better
- we are more knowledgeable. What we have to contribute is interest
and work, observes Mauricio Fern ndez, the group's president.
Trout breeding pond on the bank of Lake Titicaca
in Desaguadero. Every day Frutasio and Salustino Fernndez, Jacinta
Quispe and ten other group members take turns feeding the 1 000
trout in their new breeding pond. Working together is much better
- we are more knowledgeable. What we have to contribute is interest
and work, observes Mauricio Fern ndez, the group's president.
Trout breeding pond on the bank of Lake Titicaca
in Desaguadero. Every day Frutasio and Salustino Fernndez, Jacinta
Quispe and ten other group members take turns feeding the 1 000
trout in their new breeding pond. Working together is much better
- we are more knowledgeable. What we have to contribute is interest
and work, observes Mauricio Fern ndez, the group's president.
Trout breeding pond on the bank of Lake Titicaca
in Desaguadero. Every day Frutasio and Salustino Fernndez, Jacinta
Quispe and ten other group members take turns feeding the 1 000
trout in their new breeding pond. Working together is much better
- we are more knowledgeable. What we have to contribute is interest
and work, observes Mauricio Fern ndez, the group's president.
Trout breeding pond on the bank of Lake Titicaca
in Desaguadero. Every day Frutasio and Salustino Fernndez, Jacinta
Quispe and ten other group members take turns feeding the 1 000
trout in their new breeding pond. Working together is much better
- we are more knowledgeable. What we have to contribute is interest
and work, observes Mauricio Fern ndez, the group's president.
Herd of sheep crossing over a field in the Andes.
Agriculture is the primary economic activity for 80% of rural
families. Nearly four fifths of these farming families, especially
those located in the Andean high plateau and valleys, engage in
traditional farming and animal production. Member of a trout breeding group in Desaguadero.
Every day members feed the 1 000 trout in their new breeding pond.
Through our work, we are complying with the project's requirements,
observes Mauricio Fernndez, the group's president. Their goal
is to have a total of three ponds and market smoked trout. Trout breeding group in Desaguadero consulting
with their president, Mauricio Fern ndez. Working together is
much better - we are more knowledgeable. What we have to contribute
is interest and work, observes Mauricio. Trout breeding group in Desaguadero consulting
with their president, Mauricio Fernndez. Working together is much
better - we are more knowledgeable. What we have to contribute
is interest and work, observes Mauricio. Trout breeding pond on the bank of Lake Titicaca
in Desaguadero. Every day Frutasio and Salustino Fern ndez, Jacinta
Quispe and ten other group members take turns feeding the 1 000
trout in their new breeding pond. Working together is much better
- we are more knowledgeable. What we have to contribute is interest
and work, observes Mauricio Fernndez, the group's president. Trout breeding group in Desaguadero consulting
with their president, Mauricio Fern ndez, in the fish-food storage
area. Working together is much better - we are more knowledgeable.
What we have to contribute is interest and work, observes Mauricio.
Trout breeding group in Desaguadero consulting
with their president, Mauricio Fernndez. Working together is much
better - we are more knowledgeable. What we have to contribute
is interest and work, observes Mauricio. A women's textile group that had participated in
a textile-training programme organized by the community of Guaqui.
We don't have any machines. We've received training, but don't
know what to do next. We need help, claims Dionisia Condori, one
of the 40 women registered for the programme. This project is
a very good thing, but each time we get started, we run into problems.
A women's textile group that had participated in
a textile-training programme organized by the community of Guaqui.
We don't have any machines. We've received training, but don't
know what to do next. We need help, claims Dionisia Condori, one
of the 40 women registered for the programme. This project is
a very good thing, but each time we get started, we run into problems.
A women's textile group that had participated in
a textile-training programme organized by the community of Guaqui.
We don't have any machines. We've received training, but don't
know what to do next. We need help, claims Dionisia Condori, one
of the 40 women registered for the programme. This project is
a very good thing, but each time we get started, we run into problems.
A women's textile group that had participated in
a textile-training programme organized by the community of Guaqui.
We don't have any machines. We've received training, but don't
know what to do next. We need help, claims Dionisia Condori, one
of the 40 women registered for the programme. This project is
a very good thing, but each time we get started, we run into problems.
Students from the school that hosts the Guaqui
women's textile-training group. Marketing problems continue to
plague the group. The instructor managed to sell the group's sweaters
to students at the school. But in a community where money is so
scarce a commodity that everything is done by bartering, that
market dried up. Salome Santana, treasurer of the Guaqui women's
textile group. Marketing problems continue to plague the group.
The instructor managed to sell the group's sweaters to students
at the school. But in a community where money is so scarce a commodity
that everything is done by bartering, that market dried up. Dionisia Condori, one of the 40 members of the
Guaqui women's textile group. The group received textile training
from a community-based programme. We don't have any machines.
We've received training, but don't know what to do next. We need
help, claims Dionisia. This project is a very good thing, but
each time we get started, we run into problems. Garments made by the women's textile group in Guaqui.
Marketing problems continue to plague the group. The instructor
managed to sell the group's sweaters to students at the school.
But in a community where money is so scarce a commodity that everything
is done by bartering, that market dried up. Maria Chacia, one of the 40 members of the Guaqui
women's textile group. The group received textile training from
a community-based programme. We don't know how to coordinate.
There are 40 of us working with a single machine. We have to do
something with this training we have received, claims another
group member, Dionisia Condori. Maria Chachia, Salome Santana and Dionisia Condori
from the Guaqui women's textile group. We don't know how to coordinate.
There are 40 of us working with a single machine. We have to do
something with this training we have received, claims Dionisia.
Garments made by the women's textile group in Guaqui.
Marketing problems continue to plague the group. The instructor
managed to sell the group's sweaters to students at the school.
But in a community where money is so scarce a commodity that everything
is done by bartering, that market dried up. Dionisia Condori, one of the 40 members of the
Guaqui women's textile group. The group received textile training
from a community-based programme. We don't have any machines.
We've received training, but don't know what to do next. We need
help, claims Dionisia. This project is a very good thing, but
each time we get started, we run into problems. Members of the Achaca women's yoghurt-processing
microenterprise packaging and sealing yoghurt containers. Twenty-two
women in the community set up the microenterprise. We bring in
our own milk and sell it to our company, receiving payment in
cash. We learned how to make yoghurt in the courses offered by
the project. We want to continue growing, says group member Pasesa
Ilyanes. Member of the Achaca women's yoghurt-processing
microenterprise packaging and sealing yoghurt containers. Twenty-two
women in the community set up the microenterprise. We bring in
our own milk and sell it to our company, receiving payment in
cash. We learned how to make yoghurt in the courses offered by
the project. We want to continue growing, says group member Pasesa
Ilyanes. Member of the Achaca women's yoghurt-processing
microenterprise packaging and sealing yoghurt containers. Twenty-two
women in the community set up the microenterprise. We bring in
our own milk and sell it to our company, receiving payment in
cash. We learned how to make yoghurt in the courses offered by
the project. We want to continue growing, says group member Pasesa
Ilyanes. Child at a Guaqui women's textile group meeting.
The group received textile training from a community-based programme.
Marketing problems continue to plague the group. The instructor
managed to sell the group's sweaters to students at the school.
But in a community where money is so scarce a commodity that everything
is done by bartering, that market dried up. Yoghurt containers filled by members of the Achaca
women's yoghurt-processing microenterprise. The project provided
technical advisory services, while the women paid to have electricity
installed. Two of them also took out loans to equip the site and
purchase inputs. Adela Castaneda, president of the Achaca women's
yoghurt-processing microenterprise. The project provided technical
advisory services, while the women paid to have electricity installed.
Two of them also took out loans to equip the site and purchase
inputs. Adela sold a plot of land for the group. We didn't know
how far we women could go, but now we know. As long as we have
access to equipment, we can keep producing, says Adela. Members of the Achaca women's yoghurt-processing
microenterprise packaging and sealing yoghurt containers. Twenty-two
women in the community set up the microenterprise. We bring in
our own milk and sell it to our company, receiving payment in
cash. We learned how to make yoghurt in the courses offered by
the project. We want to continue growing, says group member Pasesa
Ilyanes. The Achaca women's yoghurt-processing microenterprise
meets to discuss business and listen to one of its officer's report.
The project provided technical advisory services, while the women
paid to have electricity installed. Two of them also took out
loans to equip the site and purchase inputs. Community officials in Achaca greeting project
staff with a traditional meal. Communities are given training
to identify, articulate and prioritize their development problems.
They then identify their technical assistance needs and manage
the necessary technical assistance services. Each community gradually
assumes full responsibility for technical assistance costs. Members of the Achaca women's yoghurt-processing
microenterprise packaging and sealing yoghurt containers. Twenty-two
women in the community set up the microenterprise. We bring in
our own milk and sell it to our company, receiving payment in
cash. We learned how to make yoghurt in the courses offered by
the project. We want to continue growing, says group member Pasesa
Ilyanes. Adela Castaneda, president, addresses the Achaca
women's yoghurt-processing microenterprise. The project provided
technical advisory services, while the women paid to have electricity
installed. Two of them also took out loans to equip the site and
purchase inputs. Adela sold a plot of land for the group. We didn't
know how far we women could go, but now we know. As long as we
have access to equipment, we can keep producing, says Adela. The Achaca women's yoghurt-processing microenterprise
meets to discuss business and listen to one of its officer's report.
The project provided technical advisory services, while the women
paid to have electricity installed. Two of them also took out
loans to equip the site and purchase inputs. The Achaca women's yoghurt-processing microenterprise
meets to discuss business and listen to one of its officer's report.
The project provided technical advisory services, while the women
paid to have electricity installed. Two of them also took out
loans to equip the site and purchase inputs. Adela Castaneda, president, addresses the Achaca
women's yoghurt-processing microenterprise. The project provided
technical advisory services, while the women paid to have electricity
installed. Two of them also took out loans to equip the site and
purchase inputs. Adela sold a plot of land for the group. We didn't
know how far we women could go, but now we know. As long as we
have access to equipment, we can keep producing, says Adela. Adela Castaneda, president, addresses the Achaca
women's yoghurt-processing microenterprise. The project provided
technical advisory services, while the women paid to have electricity
installed. Two of them also took out loans to equip the site and
purchase inputs. Adela sold a plot of land for the group. We didn't
know how far we women could go, but now we know. As long as we
have access to equipment, we can keep producing, says Adela. Estanislao Linachi, ceramics group president, at
a ceramics workshop in Tiahuanaco. Heriberto and Juana Marques
operate the workshop from their home. Heriberto recalls, We feel
proud when we look back and compare where we started with where
we are now. What we needed was more economic outlets, to teach
our young people and make progress. That is why we named our microenterprise
'Centre for Traditional Knowledge Studies'. Estanislao Linachi, ceramics group president, at
a ceramics workshop in Tiahuanaco. Heriberto and Juana Marques
operate the workshop from their home. Heriberto recalls, We feel
proud when we look back and compare where we started with where
we are now. What we needed was more economic outlets, to teach
our young people and make progress. That is why we named our microenterprise
'Centre for Traditional Knowledge Studies'. The Achaca women's yoghurt-processing microenterprise
meets to discuss business and listen to one of its officer's report.
The project provided technical advisory services, while the women
paid to have electricity installed. Two of them also took out
loans to equip the site and purchase inputs. Estanislao Linachi, ceramics group president, at
a ceramics workshop in Tiahuanaco. Heriberto and Juana Marques
operate the workshop from their home. Heriberto recalls, We feel
proud when we look back and compare where we started with where
we are now. What we needed was more economic outlets, to teach
our young people and make progress. That is why we named our microenterprise
'Centre for Traditional Knowledge Studies'. The Achaca women's yoghurt-processing microenterprise
meets to discuss business and listen to one of its officer's report.
The project provided technical advisory services, while the women
paid to have electricity installed. Two of them also took out
loans to equip the site and purchase inputs. Nicol s Ticona, ceramics specialist, at the 'Centre
for Traditional Knowledge Studies' workshop in Tiahuanaco. With
his support, workshop participants learned new techniques for
working with clay, moulds and glazing. Nicols Ticona, ceramics specialist, at the 'Centre
for Traditional Knowledge Studies' workshop in Tiahuanaco. With
his support, workshop participants learned new techniques for
working with clay, moulds and glazing. Estanislao Linachi, ceramics group president, in
Tiahuanaco. He is discussing the improvements made to their clay
oven with an extension worker from the project. Group president Estanislao Linachi, ceramics specialist
Nicol s Ticona and an extension worker from the project examining
ceramics oven. With support from ceramics specialist Nicols Ticona,
beneficiaries learned new techniques for working with clay, moulds
and glazing. Nicol s Ticona, ceramics specialist, at the 'Centre
for Traditional Knowledge Studies' workshop in Tiahuanaco. With
his support, workshop participants learned new techniques for
working with clay, moulds and glazing. |
