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Farmers gather in the Moyobamba agency of the Agrarian
Bank of Peru to apply for an IFAD loan. Farmers gather in the Moyobamba agency of the Agrarian
Bank of Peru to apply for an IFAD loan. Farmers gather in the Moyobamba agency of the Agrarian
Bank of Peru to apply for an IFAD loan. Farmers gather outside the Moyobamba agency of the
Agrarian Bank of Peru . A farmer delivers his maize harvest to the National
Corporation for Commercialization of Inputs (ENCI) warehouse. There
services are utilized by PEAM. An Experimental Station for Animal Husbandry of PEAM
in the district of Calzada, Moyobamba province. These are cattle
obtained by breeding Holstein with the local zebu variety. The aim
of this cross-breeding is to increase milk production. Farmers gather in the Moyobamba agency of the Agrarian
Bank of Peru to apply for an IFAD loan. A farmer, assisted by his two sons transplants rice
seedlings in his paddy near Rioja. A farmer, assisted by his two sons transplants rice
seedlings in his paddy near Rioja. An experimental research station of the Upper Mayo
River Special Project (PEAM) near Nuevo Cajamarca. Workers prepare the soil of a rice nursery by levelling
it with a board at the (PEAM) experimental station near Nuevo Cajamarca.
A worker weeds the soil of a rice nursery at the
(PEAM) experimental station near Nuevo Cajamarca. A worker sowing seeds of an experimental variety
of rice at the (PEAM) experimental station near Nuevo Cajamarca.
A farmer operates an MF tractor to plough a field
near Tahuantinsuyo. He has obtained an IFAD loan to buy a tractor,
a disc plough and a disc harrow to facilitate the cultivation of
rice and maize. A farmers' son operates an MF tractor to plough a
field near Tahuantinsuyo. He has obtained an IFAD loan to buy a
tractor, a disc plough and a disc harrow to facilitate the cultivation
of rice and maize. A farmer operates an MF tractor to plough a field
near Tahuantinsuyo. He has obtained an IFAD loan to buy a tractor,
a disc plough and a disc harrow to facilitate the cultivation of
rice and maize. A farmer and his son in law are levelling a rice
paddy using a team of oxen. He is a IFAD loan recipient and has
been able to acquire a pair of oxen, a fumigation machine, a plough
and a levelling board. He grows rice, yucca and bananas. A farmer is levelling a rice paddy on his farm in
the Nuevo Cajmarca district. He is using a pair of oxen that he
has obtained with the help of an IFAD loan. He grows rice, beans
and maize. A farmers' wife sits in front of her home with three
of her children. A farmer and his son in law are levelling a rice
paddy using a team of oxen. He is a IFAD loan recipient and has
been able to acquire a pair of oxen, a fumigation machine, a plough
and a levelling board. He grows rice, yucca and bananas. A farmer directs the driver of a multi-purpose tractor
in levelling the soil of his farm in the district of Yuracyacu.
He is starting to cultivate rice after obtaining an IFAD loan which
has enabled him to rent this tractor from PEAM. A farmer directs the driver of a multi-purpose tractor
in levelling the soil of his farm in the district of Yuracyacu.
He is starting to cultivate rice after obtaining an IFAD loan which
has enabled him to rent this tractor from PEAM. A farmer directs the driver of a multi-purpose tractor
in levelling the soil of his farm in the district of Yuracyacu.
He is starting to cultivate rice after obtaining an IFAD loan which
has enabled him to rent this tractor from PEAM. A farmer and his son in law are levelling a rice
paddy using a team of oxen. He is a IFAD loan recipient and has
been able to acquire a pair of oxen, a fumigation machine, a plough
and a levelling board. He grows rice, yucca and bananas. A farmer and his son in law are levelling a rice
paddy using a team of oxen. He is a IFAD loan recipient and has
been able to acquire a pair of oxen, a fumigation machine, a plough
and a levelling board. He grows rice, yucca and bananas. Two farmers transplant rice seedlings in a rice paddy
in the Yorongos district. Two farmers transplant rice seedlings in a rice paddy
in the Yorongos district. Children helping to transplant rice seedlings in
a rice paddy in the Yorongos district. Two farmers transplant rice seedlings in a rice paddy
in the Yorongos district. PEAM workers build a major irrigation canal in the
Yorongos district. Farmers will receive IFAD loans for the construction
of 13 irrigation canals that will be connected to this one for the
irrigation of their farmland. A farmer works in his rice paddy on his farm in the
Yorongos district. Children helping to transplant rice seedlings in
a rice paddy in the Yorongos district. A farmer listens to an extension worker from the
Centro Investigation Promotion Agropecuaria (CIPA) while sitting
on his tractor. He obtained it with an IFAD loan along with a disc
plough. A farmer and his son use a tractor obtained with
an IFAD loan to level the rice paddy on his farm in the Yorongos
district. He has also acquired a disc plough to utilize in cultivating
rice. A farmer is clearing his land to make way for a rice
paddy in the Yorongos district. He has received an IFAD loan to
rent this bulldozer. He will plant his first rice crop next month.
A farmer is clearing his land to make way for a rice
paddy in the Yorongos district. He has received an IFAD loan to
rent this Bulldozer. He will plant his first rice crop next month.
A farmer is clearing his land to make way for a rice
paddy in the Yorongos district. He has received an IFAD loan to
rent this Bulldozer. He will plant his first rice crop next month.
A farmer is clearing his land to make way for a rice
paddy in the Yorongos district. He has received an IFAD loan to
rent this Bulldozer. He will plant his first rice crop next month.
A farmer uses a tractor he obtained with an IFAD
loan to level the rice paddy on his farm in the Yorongos district.
He has also acquired a disc plough to utilize in cultivating rice.
A man sprays a maize crop utilizing a hand-pumped
insecticide sprayer. A worker uses a hand-cranked seed sowing machine
to plant rice seeds. A farmer harvests rice on his farm in the Japelecio
district. With the loan he received from IFAD he bought a pair of
oxen, a plough and a rice paddy levelling board. A farmers' son is ploughing a plot on his fathers'
farm in the district of Rioja. His father bought this team of oxen
with the help of an IFAD loan. A farmer talks to an extension worker on the bank
of the Rio Tonchima in the Rioja district. The farmer is part of
a group that received an IFAD loan for the construction of an 11
km canal that brings water to their farms. Beneficiaries in Concacha village sharing their experiences
on how improvements were made to their farms and their lives through
community-level competitions. The competitions focus on issues such
as animal health, farm hygiene, vegetable production, identification
of medicinal plants, collection of seeds for forage and trees, and
improvement in housing. Farmer in Concacha village. She participates in the
community-level competitions in her village. All participants have
the opportunity to take an active part in meetings, training sessions
and the technical assistance programme, which includes visits to
farms. Farmer and her children travelling along the main
road in Concacha village. The family participates in the community-level
competitions in their village. An innovative way of motivating families
to become involved in the project, the competitions also help create
a new and enabling environment for project activities. Farmer travelling with his horse along the main road
in Concacha village. He participates in the internal community competitions
in his village. All participants have the opportunity to take an
active part in meetings, training sessions and the technical assistance
programme, which includes visits to farms. Boy catching up on his studies in a quiet corner
next to a pile of cut firewood. The project recognizes the importance
of environmental education at the primary school level. Small demonstration
plots are set up at local schools to show what students have learned
about environmental sustainability. Twice a year, students participate
in a competition for the best display. Farmers in Concacha village discuss community development
with the local project promoter, Javier Ramos (middle). The community
itself selects, pays for and monitors the services of the promoters
and technicians, who work with them for a minimum of six months
and to a maximum of one year. They offer advice and training to
all participants of the competition so that they have the tools
and knowledge they need. Close-up of maize grown in Concacha village. Some
83% of Peruvians suffer from malnutrition. Maize is a staple food
and major source of carbohydrates in the Andean region. Farmer in Concacha village. She grows broad beans
and maize. In the Andean region, broad beans are a major source
of protein, and maize is a major source of carbohydrates. Farmer displaying broad beans in Concacha village.
Some 83% of Peruvians suffer from malnutrition. In the Andean region,
broad beans are a major source of protein. Beneficiaries in Concacha village sharing their experiences
on how improvements were made to their farms and their lives through
community-level competitions. The competitions focus on issues such
as animal health, farm hygiene, vegetable production, identification
of medicinal plants, collection of seeds for forage and trees, and
improvement in housing. Farming family in Concacha village. The family participated
in a competition on farm hygiene and management. The rules of the
competition specified that participating families must build a stable,
build water and feed troughs and storage facilities for forage,
vaccinate their animals, plant forage, clean their farmyards regularly
and build a manure compost module. The family also benefited from
a special training fund and learned how to raise bees. Beneficiary in Concacha village. He and his family
participated in a competition on farm hygiene and management. The
rules of the competition specified that participating families must
build a stable, build water and feed troughs and storage facilities
for forage, vaccinate their animals, plant forage, clean their farmyards
regularly and build a manure compost module. The family also benefited
from a special training fund and learned how to raise bees. Farmer in Concacha village with the local project
promoter, Javier Ramos (left). Before we were alone. Now, with the
project, things are better because we are changing our lives. The
land is our sustenance: we live from it and we have to organize
ourselves. It wasn't easy at first, but people learn. Thanks to
the courses given by the agricultural engineer, we all learned how
to do things, says Javier. One thing leads to another, creating
a chain of production, conservation and rational use of natural
resources by all and for all. Farmer in Concacha village separating corn kernels
from the cob. Some 83% of Peruvians suffer from malnutrition. In
the Andean region, corn is a major source of carbohydrates. Farmer displays a honeycomb on his farm in Concacha
village. The family benefited from a special training fund and learned
how to raise bees. Farmer in Concacha village separating corn kernels
from the cob. Some 83% of Peruvians suffer from malnutrition. In
the Andean region, corn is a major source of carbohydrates. Farmer in Concacha village displaying freshly plucked
corn kernels. Some 83% of Peruvians suffer from malnutrition. In
the Andean region, corn is a major source of carbohydrates. Farmer displays a honeycomb on his farm in Concacha
village. The family benefited from a special training fund and learned
how to raise bees. Farmer carrying a bundle of fodder to feed her animals.
She is benefiting from the improvements that community-level competitions
have brought to her village. Animals used to run around loose and
graze freely. Now they live in stables and feed on fodder. Farmer carrying a bundle of fodder to feed her animals.
She is benefiting from the improvements that community-level competitions
have brought to her village. Animals used to run around loose and
graze freely. Now they live in stables and feed on fodder. Farmer in Concacha village. He is participating in
the community-level competitions launched by the project. All participants
have the opportunity to take an active part in meetings, training
sessions and the technical assistance programme, which includes
visits to farms. Close-up of a honeycomb on a farm in Concacha village.
The family benefited from a special training fund and learned how
to raise bees. Technical advice and assistance were provided each
step of the way. Farmers supplied materials and labour as their
counterpart contribution. Farmer displays a honeycomb on his farm in Concacha
village. The family benefited from a special training fund and learned
how to raise bees. Close-up of maize grown in Concacha village. Some
83% of Peruvians suffer from malnutrition. Maize is a staple food
and major source of carbohydrates in the Andean region. Farmer with her child in Concacha village. She is
participating in the community-level competitions launched by the
project. An innovative way of motivating families to become involved
in the project, the competitions also help to create a new and enabling
environment for project activities. Farmer in front of her newly built stable in Concacha
village. She participated in a community-level competition on farm
hygiene and management and won first prize for the best stable.
The rules of the competition specified that participating families
must build a stable, build water and feed troughs and storage facilities
for forage, vaccinate their animals, plant forage, clean their farmyards
regularly and build a manure compost module. Farmers and their children in Concacha village. They
benefit from the various competitions sponsored by the project:
community-level competitions, cross-community competitions and integrated
competitions. Villagers define their projects and are responsible
for carrying them through. They manage their own funds and participate
in local capacity-building and leadership development activities.
Farmer in Concacha village. She benefits from the
competitions in her village, which focus on issues such as animal
health, farm hygiene, vegetable production, identification of medicinal
plants, collection of seeds for forage and trees, and improvement
in housing. Beneficiary entertaining the village children in
Concacha. They and their families benefit from the various competitions
sponsored by the project: community-level competitions, cross-community
competitions and integrated competitions. Villagers define their
projects and are responsible for carrying them through. They manage
their own funds and participate in local capacity-building and leadership
development activities. Beneficiaries and their children travelling along
the road to Curahuasi village. They benefit from the various competitions
sponsored by the project: community-level competitions, cross-community
competitions and integrated competitions. Villagers define their
projects and are responsible for carrying them through. They manage
their own funds and participate in local capacity-building and leadership
development activities. Farmer's herd of sheep on the road to Curahuasi village.
The competitions on farmyard and livestock management have improved
livestock conditions. Farmer Valentin Laverde outside the stables on his
farm in Curahuasi village. He and his wife, Julia Mendoza, participated
in a competition on farmyard and livestock management. Before the
animals ran around loose. There were no enclosures, and there was
mud all over the place. With the prize money we won, we bought some
sheep for our children, says Julia. Village children in Concacha village. They and their
families benefit from the various competitions sponsored by the
project: community-level competitions, cross-community competitions
and integrated competitions. Villagers define their projects and
are responsible for carrying them through. They manage their own
funds and participate in local capacity-building and leadership
development activities. Farmer Valentin Laverde, 59, working in his vegetable
garden in Curahuasi village. There are very few elderly people in
this region. Because of the harsh living conditions, the average
life expectancy is only 55 years. Farmer Valentin Laverde, 59, working in his vegetable
garden in Curahuasi village. There are very few elderly people in
this region. Because of the harsh living conditions, the average
life expectancy is only 55 years. Farmer Julia Mendoza, 46, on her farm in Curahuasi
village. There are very few elderly people in this region. Because
of the harsh living conditions, the average life expectancy is only
55 years. Farmer Julia Mendoza cooking in her kitchen. Cooking
in enclosed spaces without ventilation takes a toll on women's health.
The average life expectancy in this area is only 55 years. Farmer Julia Mendoza preparing to milk a cow on her
farm in Curahuasi village. She and her husband, Valentin Laverde,
participated in a competition on farmyard and livestock management.
Julia recounts, Before the animals ran around loose. There were
no enclosures, and there was mud all over the place. Now everything
is clean and much better. The animals have put on weight, they give
more milk and they are healthier. With the prize money we won, we
bought some sheep for our children. Farmer Julia Mendoza preparing to milk a cow on her
farm in Curahuasi village. She and her husband, Valentin Laverde,
participated in a competition on farmyard and livestock management.
Julia recounts, Before the animals ran around loose. There were
no enclosures, and there was mud all over the place. Now everything
is clean and much better. The animals have put on weight, they give
more milk and they are healthier. With the prize money we won, we
bought some sheep for our children. Cattle and sheep on the farm of Julia Mendoza and
Valentin Laverde. They participated in a competition on farmyard
and livestock management. Before the animals ran around loose. There
were no enclosures, and there was mud all over the place. With the
prize money we won, we bought some sheep for our children, says
Julia. |
Children of farmers Julia Mendoza and Valentin Laverde
at the stables on their farm in Curahuasi village. They participated
in a competition on farmyard and livestock management. With the
prize money we won, we bought some sheep for our children, says
Julia. Farmer Julia Mendoza carrying a metal milking container.
She and her husband, Valentin Laverde, participated in a competition
on farmyard and livestock management. Julia recounts, Before the
animals ran around loose. There were no enclosures, and there was
mud all over the place. Now everything is clean and much better.
The animals have put on weight, they give more milk and they are
healthier. With the prize money we won, we bought some sheep for
our children. Farmer Julia Mendoza carrying a metal milking container.
She and her husband, Valentin Laverde, participated in a competition
on farmyard and livestock management. Julia recounts, Before the
animals ran around loose. There were no enclosures, and there was
mud all over the place. Now everything is clean and much better.
The animals have put on weight, they give more milk and they are
healthier. With the prize money we won, we bought some sheep for
our children. Farmer Valentin Laverde with a cow from his farm
in Curahuasi village. He and his wife, Valentin Laverde, participated
in a competition on farmyard and livestock management. Julia recounts,
Before the animals ran around loose. There were no enclosures, and
there was mud all over the place. With the prize money we won, we
bought some sheep for our children. Children of farmers Julia Mendoza and Valentin Laverde
on their farm in Curahuasi village. They participated in a competition
on farmyard and livestock management. Julia recounts, Before the
animals ran around loose. There were no enclosures, and there was
mud all over the place. Now everything is clean and much better.
The animals have put on weight, they give more milk and they are
healthier and get less sick. With the prize money we won, we bought
some sheep for our children. Farmer Julia Mendoza preparing to milk a cow on her
farm in Curahuasi village. She and her husband, Valentin Laverde,
participated in a competition on farmyard and livestock management.
Julia recounts, Before the animals ran around loose. There were
no enclosures, and there was mud all over the place. Now everything
is clean and much better. The animals have put on weight, they give
more milk and they are healthier. With the prize money we won, we
bought some sheep for our children. Son of farmers Julia Mendoza and Valentin Laverde
at the stables on their farm in Curahuasi village. They participated
in a competition on farmyard and livestock management. With the
prize money we won, we bought some sheep for our children, says
Julia. Family members of farmers Julia Mendoza and Valentin
Laverde on their farm in Curahuasi village. They participated in
a competition on farmyard and livestock management. Julia recounts,
Before the animals ran around loose. There were no enclosures, and
there was mud all over the place. Now everything is clean and much
better. The animals have put on weight, they give more milk and
they are healthier and get less sick. With the prize money we won,
we bought some sheep for our children. Extension worker Javier Ramos trains a local landholder
to draw up a map of the territory. Using this method, he is able
to organize the rotation of livestock on community pastureland to
ensure that forage is available year-round. Javier adds, Before
we were alone. Now, with the project, things are better because
we are changing our lives. The land is our sustenance: we live from
it and we have to organize ourselves. It wasn't easy at first, but
people learn. Extension worker Javier Ramos trains a local landholder
to draw up a map of the territory. Using this method, he is able
to organize the rotation of livestock on community pastureland to
ensure that forage is available year-round. Javier adds, Before
we were alone. Now, with the project, things are better because
we are changing our lives. The land is our sustenance: we live from
it and we have to organize ourselves. It wasn't easy at first, but
people learn. A cultivated maize field in Ccoripampa village. Some
83% of Peruvians suffer from malnutrition. Maize is a staple food
and major source of carbohydrates in the Andean region. A cultivated maize field in Ccoripampa village. Some
83% of Peruvians suffer from malnutrition. Maize is a staple food
and major source of carbohydrates in the Andean region. A cultivated maize field in Ccoripampa village. Some
83% of Peruvians suffer from malnutrition. Maize is a staple food
and major source of carbohydrates in the Andean region. Maize field in Ccoripampa village. Some 83% of Peruvians
suffer from malnutrition. Maize is a staple food and major source
of carbohydrates in the Andean region. Maize field in Ccoripampa village. Some 83% of Peruvians
suffer from malnutrition. Maize is a staple food and major source
of carbohydrates in the Andean region. Maize field in Ccoripampa village. Some 83% of Peruvians
suffer from malnutrition. Maize is a staple food and major source
of carbohydrates in the Andean region. Beneficiary Cipriana Bolivar won a prize in the housing
improvement competition for having made the best improvements to
her kitchen. The competition taught her how to build a simple adobe
structure as an oven. She states, Now I have an improved stove that
uses very little wood. I cook more quickly and the house doesn't
fill up with smoke. Her pots and dishware are no longer piled up
in a corner but are hung on shelves. She adds, All our guinea pigs
have their own cages. Before everything was dirty and unorganized.
Beneficiary Cipriana Bolivar won a prize in the housing
improvement competition for having made the best improvements to
her kitchen. The competition taught her how to build a simple adobe
structure as an oven. She states, Now I have an improved stove that
uses very little wood. I cook more quickly and the house doesn't
fill up with smoke. Her pots and dishware are no longer piled up
in a corner but are hung on shelves. She adds, All our guinea pigs
have their own cages. Before everything was dirty and unorganized.
A welcoming sign in Ccoripampa village. The village
benefits from the various competitions sponsored by the project:
community-level competitions, cross-community competitions and integrated
competitions. Villagers define their projects and are responsible
for carrying them through. They manage their own funds and participate
in local capacity-building and leadership development activities.
A cultivated maize field in Ccoripampa village. Some
83% of Peruvians suffer from malnutrition. Maize is a staple food
and major source of carbohydrates in the Andean region. A cultivated maize field in Ccoripampa village. Some
83% of Peruvians suffer from malnutrition. Maize is a staple food
and major source of carbohydrates in the Andean region. Close-up of broad beans grown in Ccoripampa village.
Some 83% of Peruvians suffer from malnutrition. Beans are a staple
food in much of South America. They grow well and provide protein
to the Andean diet. Beneficiaries in Ccoripampa village. The village
participates in the community-level competitions. An innovative
way of motivating families to become involved in the project, the
competitions also help to create a new and enabling environment
for project activities. Beneficiaries in Ccoripampa village. The village
participates in the community-level competitions. An innovative
way of motivating families to become involved in the project, the
competitions also help to create a new and enabling environment
for project activities. Beneficiaries in Ccoripampa village. The village
participates in the community-level competitions. An innovative
way of motivating families to become involved in the project, the
competitions also help to create a new and enabling environment
for project activities. A cultivated maize field in Ccoripampa village. Some
83% of Peruvians suffer from malnutrition. Maize is a staple food
and major source of carbohydrates in the Andean region. Beneficiary Cipriana Bolivar with a family member
outside their home. She won a prize in the housing improvement competition
for having made the best improvements to her kitchen. The competition
taught her how to build a simple adobe structure as an oven. She
states, Now I have an improved stove that uses very little wood.
I cook more quickly and the house doesn't fill up with smoke. Her
pots and dishware are no longer piled up in a corner but are hung
on shelves. She adds, All our guinea pigs have their own cage. Before
everything was dirty and unorganized. Beneficiary Cipriana Bolivar with her daughter outside
their home. Cipriana won a prize in the housing improvement competition
for the best improvements made to a kitchen. The competition taught
her how to build a simple adobe structure as an oven. She states,
Now I have an improved stove that uses very little wood. I cook
more quickly and the house doesn't fill up with smoke. Her pots
and dishware are no longer piled up in a corner but are hung on
shelves. She adds, All our guinea pigs have their own cages. Before
everything was dirty and unorganized. Beneficiary in her improved kitchen. She is a contestant
in a housing improvement contest in Ccoripampa village. The competition
taught her how to build a simple adobe structure as an oven. Her
pots and dishware are no longer piled up in a corner but are hung
on shelves. The guinea pigs that usually run freely in the kitchen
are now kept in cages. Beneficiary with her children in their renovated
home. She is a contestant in a household improvement contest in
Ccoripampa village. The competition taught her how to build a simple
adobe structure as an oven. Her pots and dishware are no longer
piled up in a corner but are hung on shelves. The guinea pigs that
usually run freely in the kitchen are now kept in cages. Close-up of a beneficiary cutting greens. Farmer holding her baby in Ccoripampa village. The
village benefits from various competitions sponsored by the project:
community-level competitions, cross-community competitions and integrated
competitions. Villagers define their projects and are responsible
for carrying them through. They manage their own funds and participate
in local capacity-building and leadership development activities.
Farming family in Ccoripampa village. They benefit
from the various competitions sponsored by the project: community-level
competitions, cross-community competitions and integrated competitions.
Villagers define their projects and are responsible for carrying
them through. They manage their own funds and participate in local
capacity-building and leadership development activities. Beneficiary with her family members outside their
home. She is a contestant in a household improvement contest in
Ccoripampa village. The competition taught her how to build a simple
adobe structure as an oven. Her pots and dishware are no longer
piled up in a corner but are hung on shelves. The guinea pigs that
usually run freely in the kitchen are now kept in cages. Maize and anise crops in Ccoripampa village. Some
83% of Peruvians suffer from malnutrition. Maize is a staple food
and major source of carbohydrates in the Andean region. Anise crops in Ccoripampa village. An annual herb
that produces small aromatic seeds, anise is used to flavour food
and to improve digestion. Meeting of farmers in Luis della Puente Usera, in
the Bacas region. Village meetings are organized to promote knowledge
dissemination. Trained farmers and local authorities share their
experiences and teach the other farmers their new skills. This knowledge
transfer helps farmers to make developmental changes within their
homes and on their farms. Meeting of farmers in Luis della Puente Usera, in
the Bacas region. Village meetings are organized to promote knowledge
dissemination. Trained farmers and local authorities share their
experiences and teach the other farmers their new skills. This knowledge
transfer helps farmers to make developmental changes within their
homes and on their farms. Meeting of farmers in Luis della Puente Usera, in
the Bacas region. Village meetings are organized to promote knowledge
dissemination. Trained farmers and local authorities share their
experiences and teach the other farmers their new skills. This knowledge
transfer helps farmers to make developmental changes within their
homes and on their farms. Local project promoters evaluate the progress of
the crops and irrigation system in a community vegetable field managed
by a women's group in the Bacas region. The community itself selects,
pays for and monitors the services of the promoters and technicians,
who work with them for a minimum of six months to a maximum of one
year. They offer advice and training so that all participants in
the competition have the tools and knowledge they need. Meeting of farmers in Luis della Puente Usera, in
the Bacas region. Village meetings are organized to promote knowledge
dissemination. Trained farmers and local authorities share their
experiences and teach the other farmers their new skills. This knowledge
transfer helps farmers to make developmental changes within their
homes and on their farms. Local project promoters evaluate the progress of
the crops and irrigation system in a community vegetable field managed
by a women's group in the Bacas region. The community itself selects,
pays for and monitors the services of the promoters and technicians,
who work with them for a minimum of six months to a maximum of one
year. They offer advice and training so that all participants in
the competition have the tools and knowledge they need. Beneficiary Iladia Chara Armas, leader of the women's
group in Bacas. The group covers five zones, with 40 women in each
zone. She states, When the other women see how we are working and
earning money, they become interested in joining. We have never
said 'no' to anyone. At first, they didn't join because they didn't
believe in the project.... The group meets once a week to decide
on where to sell their produce and how to distribute the earnings.
Beneficiary Iladia Chara Armas, leader of the women's
group in Bacas. The group covers five zones, with 40 women in each
zone. She states, When the other women see how we are working and
earning money, they become interested in joining. We have never
said 'no' to anyone. At first, they didn't join because they didn't
believe in the project.... The group meets once a week to decide
on where to sell their produce and how to distribute the earnings.
Community vegetable field managed by a women's group
in the Bacas region. Women's groups receive special incentives.
Support and seed capital are provided for the group formation. With
our earnings we are now buying and selling pigs at markets; we are
putting that money to work, says Iladia Chara Armas, president of
the group. Farmer cleaning drainage ditch in a community vegetable
field managed by a women's group in the Bacas region. Beneficiaries
maintain the irrigation system, which helps to improve anise, pea,
broad bean and onion crops. The crops are grown on plots managed
by the group. Water reservoir, an offshoot of Lake Titicaca. The
rough terrain of the mountains makes the reservoir especially important
in ensuring fresh water to local communities. Photographer Pable
Corral recounts, Given this mountain chain's extraordinary length,
much of Spanish America lives very close to these mountains or directly
on their slopes. They live thanks to - and in spite of - the Andes.
Water reservoir, an offshoot of Lake Titicaca. The
rough terrain of the mountains makes the reservoir especially important
in ensuring fresh water to local communities. Photographer Pable
Corral recounts, Given this mountain chain's extraordinary length,
much of Spanish America lives very close to these mountains or directly
on their slopes. They live thanks to - and in spite of - the Andes.
Local project promoters evaluate the progress of
the crops and irrigation system in a community vegetable field managed
by a women's group in the Bacas region. The community itself selects,
pays for and monitors the services of the promoters and technicians,
who work with them for a minimum of six months to a maximum of one
year. They offer advice and training so that all participants in
the competition have the tools and knowledge they need. Child selling candy apples at the market in Sicuani.
The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities
for their livelihood. Schoolchildren in Sicuani village. They are dressed
in traditional school frocks for the town parade dedicated to children
and their future. More than 130 million school-age children in the
developing world, 73 million of them girls, do not have access to
basic education. Schoolchildren in Sicuani village. They are dressed
in traditional school frocks for the town parade dedicated to children
and their future. More than 130 million school-age children in the
developing world, 73 million of them girls, do not have access to
basic education. Schoolchildren in Sicuani village. They are dressed
in traditional school frocks for the town parade dedicated to children
and their future. More than 130 million school-age children in the
developing world, 73 million of them girls, do not have access to
basic education. Schoolboys in Sicuani village. They are dressed in
miniature military uniforms for the town parade dedicated to children
and their future. More than 130 million school-age children in the
developing world, 73 million of them girls, do not have access to
basic education. Farmer in Ocobamba village using a traditional Peruvian
method for threshing wheat. The process entails running a team of
horses around in circles over the crop. Wheat is one of Peru's leading
agricultural commodities. Beneficiary in Sicuani village. She is wearing a
traditional Peruvian hat. A beneficiary and her child riding a traditional
Peruvian 'taxi' in Sicuani village. The project encourages villagers
to increase their incomes by creating microenterprises. Farmer in Ocobamba village using a traditional Peruvian
method for threshing wheat. The process entails running a team of
horses around in circles over the crop. Wheat is one of Peru's leading
agricultural commodities. Farmer in Ocobamba village using a traditional Peruvian
method for threshing wheat. The process entails running a team of
horses around in circles over the crop. Wheat is one of Peru's leading
agricultural commodities. Village child playing while her parents work in the
wheat fields. Wheat is one of Peru's leading agricultural commodities.
The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities
for their livelihood. Village children playing while their parents work
in the wheat fields. Wheat is one of Peru's leading agricultural
commodities. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and
related activities for their livelihood. Farmer carrying threshed wheat. Wheat is one of Peru's
leading agricultural commodities. The rural poor depend primarily
on agriculture and related activities for their livelihood. Farmer piling up threshed wheat with a pitchfork.
Wheat is one of Peru's leading agricultural commodities. The rural
poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for
their livelihood. Farmer piling up threshed wheat with a pitchfork.
Wheat is one of Peru's leading agricultural commodities. The rural
poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for
their livelihood. Farmer piling up threshed wheat with a pitchfork.
Wheat is one of Peru's leading agricultural commodities. The rural
poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for
their livelihood. Farmer piling up threshed wheat with a pitchfork.
Wheat is one of Peru's leading agricultural commodities. The rural
poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities for
their livelihood. Village children playing while their parents work
in the wheat fields. Wheat is one of Peru's leading agricultural
commodities. The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and
related activities for their livelihood. Beneficiaries bathing their feet in a hot spring
on the road between Sicuani and Puno. According to projections,
a majority of the poor will continue to be in rural areas well into
the 21st century. Beneficiaries gather in the town square of Puno village.
According to projections, a majority of the poor will continue to
be in rural areas well into the 21st century. Beneficiaries selling food on the road between Sicuani
and Puno. Some three quarters of the poor live in rural areas. According
to projections, a majority of the poor will continue to be in rural
areas well into the 21st century. Beneficiaries bathing their feet in a hot spring
on the road between Sicuani and Puno. According to projections,
a majority of the poor will continue to be in rural areas well into
the 21st century. View of Tupiri Island on Lake Titicaca. Beneficiaries
constructed the island using dead lake reeds. The reeds were woven
and bound together to form a solid mass. Inhabitants generate income
by selling hand-made crafts to tourists and offering scenic boat
rides around Lake Titicaca. View of Tupiri Island on Lake Titicaca. Beneficiaries
constructed the island using dead lake reeds. The reeds were woven
and bound together to form a solid mass. Inhabitants generate income
by selling hand-made crafts to tourists and offering scenic boat
rides around Lake Titicaca. Resident of Tupiri Island. Local villagers constructed
the island using dead lake reeds. The reeds were woven and bound
together to form a solid mass. Inhabitants generate income by selling
hand-made crafts to tourists and offering scenic boat rides around
Lake Titicaca. Children playing on Tupiri Island. Beneficiaries
constructed the island using dead lake reeds. The reeds were woven
and bound together to form a solid mass. Inhabitants generate income
by selling hand-made crafts to tourists and offering scenic boat
rides around Lake Titicaca. Children playing on Tupiri Island. Beneficiaries
constructed the island using dead lake reeds. The reeds were woven
and bound together to form a solid mass. Inhabitants generate income
by selling hand-made crafts to tourists and offering scenic boat
rides around Lake Titicaca. Handcrafted reed boats. Beneficiaries make the traditional
boats from reeds on Tupiri Island. Inhabitants generate income by
selling hand-made crafts to tourists and offering scenic boat rides
around Lake Titicaca. Beneficiary Cristina Suana - leader of the Chumi
('reed flower') Women's Group. The group generates income by selling
hand-made crafts to tourists and offering scenic boat rides around
Lake Titicaca. Beneficiary Cristina Suana - leader of the Chumi
('reed flower') Women's Group. The group generates income by selling
hand-made crafts to tourists and offering scenic boat rides around
Lake Titicaca. Beneficiary Cristina Suana - leader of the Chumi
('reed flower') Women's Group. The group generates income by selling
hand-made crafts to tourists and offering scenic boat rides around
Lake Titicaca. Beneficiary Cristina Suana - leader of the Chumi
('reed flower') Women's Group. The group generates income by selling
hand-made crafts to tourists and offering scenic boat rides around
Lake Titicaca. Sign of Lake Titicaca in the Andean Mountains. The
lake is home to a group of rural Peruvian villagers who built a
reed island in its centre. They generate income by selling hand-made
crafts to tourists and offering scenic boat rides around the lake.
Cristina Suana and a local beneficiary on Tupiri
Island. Cristina Suana is the leader of the Chumi ('reed flower')
Women's Group. The group generates income by selling hand-made crafts
to tourists and offering scenic boat rides around Lake Titicaca.
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