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In a rehabilitation centre for young ex-delinquents.
Here they are learning to sew clothing. In a rehabilitation centre for young ex-delinquents.
Here they are learning to sew clothing. Students from a school near Cuenca line up against
a wall to have their picture taken. In a rehabilitation centre for young ex-delinquents.
Here they are learning to sew clothing. In a rehabilitation centre for young ex-delinquents.
Here they are learning to sew clothing. Cattle owners have brought in fresh milk to this
processing centre. It will be tested for contamination before it
is used to make butter and cheese. Cattle owners have brought in fresh milk to this
processing centre. It will be tested for contamination before it
is used to make butter and cheese. Cheese is sold retail at a milking retail centre.
The milk to make the cheese it brought in by the cattle owners of
the Caņar area. Students learn to cultivate vegetables under their
teacher's guidance in this gardening school in the Caņar river area.
Students learn to cultivate vegetables under their
teacher's guidance in this gardening school in the Caņar river area.
A female farmer takes maize from her metal storage
bin or 'semillero'. These storage bins are recommended by the project
technicians for food storage. A portrait of two typical farmers from the Andean
region. Farmers store potatoes in a storage bin or potato
'semillero'. These storage bins are recommended by the project technicians
for food storage. Students learn to cultivate vegetables under their
teacher's guidance in this gardening school in the Caņar river area.
Students learn to cultivate vegetables under their
teacher's guidance in this gardening school in the Caņar river area.
A female farmer milks a cow in the middle of a pasture.
A female farmer milks a cow in the middle of a pasture.
A group of female farmers harvest potatoes in the
Cuenca area. Potato farming is one of the main income generating
activities in the region. A female farmer milks a cow in the middle of a pasture.
A female farmer milks a cow in the middle of a pasture.
A typical view of terrace cultivation on the Andes
hillsides. Farmers store potatoes in a storage bin or potato
'semillero'. These storage bins are recommended by the project technicians
for food storage. A group of female farmers harvest potatoes in the
Cuenca area. Potato farming is one of the main income generating
activities in the region. A female farmer of the Andean region hand spins raw
wool. Women spin constantly, even while busy with other activities.
Men and women working at a construction site. They
are building a house in the Cuenca area. A woman checks the solar panel that serves as an
electric generator on her farm. This generator supplies energy to
an electric fence which keeps cows within a given area while grazing.
Men and women working at a construction site. They
are building a house in the Cuenca area. A young man from the Caņar area is making a knife
with metal working tools. Men from the Caņar area hand crafting wood furniture.
The Pailapata women's group receives the technical
assistance necessary to grow lettuce in a greenhouse near El Tambo.
The Pailapata women's group receives the technical
assistance necessary to grow lettuce in a greenhouse near El Tambo.
The Pailapata women's group receives the technical
assistance necessary to grow lettuce in a greenhouse near El Tambo.
The Pailapata women's group receives the technical
assistance necessary to grow lettuce in a greenhouse near El Tambo.
The Pailapata women's group receives the technical
assistance necessary to grow lettuce in a greenhouse near El Tambo.
The Pailapata women's group receives the technical
assistance necessary to grow lettuce in a greenhouse near El Tambo.
The Pailapata women's group receives the technical
assistance necessary to grow lettuce in a greenhouse near El Tambo.
Panoramic view of farmers working in their fields
near El Tambo. Men and women dig an irrigation canal, part of the
Molino Huyco irrigation system near El Tambo. Panoramic view of farmers working in their fields
near El Tambo. Schoolchildren during recreation time in Ingapirca.
Schoolchildren during recreation time in Ingapirca.
An extension worker teaches students about irrigation
systems at the Sisid Inter-cultural Bilingual School's greenhouse
in Ingapirca. Students receive agricultural training at the Sisid
Inter-cultural Bilingual School in Ingapirca. Students receive agricultural training at the Sisid
Inter-cultural Bilingual School in Ingapirca. Students receive agricultural training at the Sisid
Inter-cultural Bilingual School in Ingapirca. A student rests after working in the garden at the
Sisid Inter-cultural Bilingual School in Ingapirca. Men and women dig an irrigation canal, part of the
Molino Huyco irrigation system near El Tambo. The Pailapata women's group receives the technical
assistance necessary to grow lettuce in a greenhouse near El Tambo.
Juan Tapia and his son fill sacks with fertilised
soil. The soil will be sold to other farmers in El Tambo. A woman from Juncal village. An Indio worker uses a long tube as a trumpet to
send messages to his colleagues in the valley below. They are working
on the Cantagallo irrigation infrastructure of which approximately
250 farming families will benefit. Indios workers collect stones and other materials
to be used in the Cantagallo irrigation infrastructure of which
approximately 250 farming families will benefit. Indios workers collect stones and other materials
to be used in the Cantagallo irrigation infrastructure of which
approximately 250 farming families will benefit. Indios workers collect stones and other materials
to be used in the Cantagallo irrigation infrastructure of which
approximately 250 farming families will benefit. Indigenous workers collect stones and other materials
to be used in the Cantagallo irrigation infrastructure of which
approximately 250 farming families will benefit. Indigenous workers collect stones and other materials
to be used in the Cantagallo irrigation infrastructure of which
approximately 250 farming families will benefit. Indigenous workers collect stones and other materials
to be used in the Cantagallo irrigation infrastructure of which
approximately 250 farming families will benefit. Indigenous workers collect stones and other materials
to be used in the Cantagallo irrigation infrastructure of which
approximately 250 farming families will benefit. Indigenous workers collect stones and other materials
to be used in the Cantagallo irrigation infrastructure of which
approximately 250 farming families will benefit. Indigenous workers clear mud from a canal being built
as part of the Cantagallo irrigation infrastructure of which approximately
250 farming families will benefit. Students receive agricultural training at the Sisid
Inter-cultural Bilingual School in Ingapirca. Students learn handicraft activities at the Sisid
Inter-cultural Bilingual School in Ingapirca. Indigenous workers collect stones and other materials
to be used in the Cantagallo irrigation infrastructure of which
approximately 250 farming families will benefit. A farming family grows tomatoes in their newly built
greenhouse in Juncal village. They have used credit acquired from
the project to build the greenhouse. A farming family grows tomatoes in their newly built
greenhouse in Juncal village. They have used credit acquired from
the project to build the greenhouse. A farming family grows tomatoes in their newly built
greenhouse in Juncal village. They have used credit acquired from
the project to build the greenhouse. A seedling nursery where Acacia seedlings and other
species are grown as part of the reforestation effort in Quilloac.
A seedling nursery where Acacia seedlings and other
species are grown as part of the reforestation effort in Quilloac.
A seedling nursery where Acacia seedlings and other
species are grown as part of the reforestation effort in Quilloac.
Indigenous workers clear mud from a canal being built
as part of the Cantagallo irrigation infrastructure of which approximately
250 farming families will benefit. Indigenous workers clear mud from a canal being built
as part of the Cantagallo irrigation infrastructure of which approximately
250 farming families will benefit. The water flow is regulated on the main canal of
the Cantagallo irrigation infrastructure in Juncal. Blacksmith Carlos Alfredo Jimenez repairs a stove
in his workshop in Juncal village. He was able to set up shop with
the help of a loan from the project. A seedling nursery where Acacia seedlings and other
species are grown as part of the reforestation effort in Quilloac.
Blacksmith Carlos Alfredo Jimenez repairs a stove
in his workshop in Juncal village. He was able to set up shop with
the help of a loan from the project. Blacksmith Carlos Alfredo Jimenez repairs a stove
in his workshop in Juncal village. He was able to set up shop with
the help of a loan from the project. Carlos Alfredo Jimenez, a blacksmith by trade works
as a disc jockey to supplement his income in Juncal village. He
was able to buy sound equipment with profits from his black smithying.
View of land around Juncal village. View of mountains in the Upper Caņar region. A seedling nursery where Acacia seedlings and other
species are grown as part of the reforestation effort in Quilloac.
The main canal of the Cantagallo irrigation infrastructure
in Juncal. The water flow is regulated on the main canal of
the Cantagallo irrigation infrastructure in Juncal. Local indigenous women and children learn seed planting
techniques from an extension worker in Juncal. A beneficiary in Juncal village. Local indigenous women and children learn seed planting
techniques from an extension worker in Juncal village. Local indigenous women and children learn seed planting
techniques from an extension worker in Juncal. A beneficiary and her child in Juncal village. A beneficiary from the Grupo de Mujeres Buena Esperanza
women's group raises guinea pigs as in income-generating activity
in Zhud. Villagers gather in a small community church in Zhud.
Villagers gather in a small community church in Zhud.
Local indigenous women and children learn seed planting
techniques from an extension worker in Juncal. Local indigenous women and children learn seed planting
techniques from an extension worker in Juncal. Local indigenous women and children learn seed planting
techniques from an extension worker in Juncal. Women from the Associacion de Trabajadores Autonomos
de Zhud store potatoes in a warehouse. They will be sold as an income-generating
activity. Women from the Associacion de Trabajadores Autonomos
de Zhud store potatoes in a warehouse. They will be sold as an income-generating
activity. Women from the Associacion de Trabajadores Autonomos
de Zhud store potatoes in a warehouse. They will be sold as an income-generating
activity. Women and their children walk along the road near
Zhud village. A member of the Associacion de Trabajadores Autonomos
de Zhud sells dry goods in his shop. This income-generating activity
supports his family. A member of the Associacion de Trabajadores Autonomos
de Zhud sells dry goods in his shop. This income-generating activity
supports his family. Landscape of small farm plots in Zhud. Landscape of small farm plots in Zhud. Landscape of small farm plots in Zhud. Project staff working in the office in Zhud. Project staff working in the office in Zhud. Women from the Associacion de Trabajadores Autonomos
Zhud working group sew traditional clothing to sell as an income-generating
activity. Women from the Associacion de Trabajadores Autonomos
Zhud working group sew traditional clothing to sell as an income-generating
activity. Rural roads are being rehabilitated in Juncal. Landscape of small farm plots in Zhud. Rural roads are being rehabilitated in Juncal. Rural roads are being rehabilitated in Juncal. Overview of a small farm in Juncal. Rural roads are being rehabilitated in Juncal. An indigenous man weaves a traditional dress in his
home near El Tambo. An indigenous woman poses in front of her home near
El Tambo. An indigenous woman walks in front of her home near
El Tambo. The Ovejeria women's group makes and sells bread
as an income-generating activity in El Tambo. An indigenous woman poses in front of her home near
El Tambo. An indigenous woman washes clothing in front of her
home near El Tambo. Dolores Navares, 35 years old, sells dry goods from
her small shop in El Tambo. She supports her family with the profit
she makes from the shop. Rosa Mayancena, project beneficiary, feeds her pig.
She is a member of the Ovejeria women's group in El Tambo. Members of the Santa Marias women's group harvest
maize and barley in their community-owned field in El Tambo. A member of the Santa Marias women's group harvests
maize and barley in their community-owned field in El Tambo. Members of the Santa Marias women's group harvest
maize and barley in their community-owned field in El Tambo. An extension worker meets with the Ovejeria women's
group in El Tambo. She has helped them set up their own income-generating
activities such as bread making. Members of the Santa Marias women's group harvest
maize and barley in their community-owned field in El Tambo. A member of the Santa Marias women's group harvests
maize and barley in their community-owned field in El Tambo. A member of the Santa Marias women's group weed in
their community-owned barley field in El Tambo. A farmer irrigating his crops with water from a water
tank that he has installed with credit from the project. A farmer adjusts the main valve on the family farm's
newly installed irrigation system in El Tambo. A farmer adjusts the main valve on the family farm's
newly installed irrigation system in El Tambo. A member of the Santa Marias women's group weed in
their community-owned barley field in El Tambo. A member of the Santa Marias women's group weed in
their community-owned barley field in El Tambo. Indigenous farmers work on the family farm in El
Tambo. With a new irrigation system, they are able to grow lettuce,
maize, potatoes carrots and onions. Indigenous farmers work on the family farm in El
Tambo. With a new irrigation system, they are able to grow lettuce,
maize, potatoes, carrots and onions. An indigenous farmer is able to wash clothes with
water from a water tank that has been installed as part of the farm's
irrigation system in El Tambo. An indigenous farmer is able to wash clothes with
water from a water tank that has been installed as part of the farm's
irrigation system in El Tambo. A farmer making adjustments to the family farm's
newly installed irrigation system in El Tambo. A water tank has
been installed with credit from the project. Women from an indigenous farming family in front
of their home in El Tambo. Women from an indigenous farming family prepare a
meal and spin rope in front of their home in El Tambo. Women from an indigenous farming family prepare a
meal and spin rope in front of their home in El Tambo. Women from an indigenous farming family prepare a
meal and spin rope in front of their home in El Tambo. An indigenous farmer clears debris from a water
tank that has been installed as part of the farm's irrigation system
in El Tambo. A water tank has been installed with credit from the
project. Indigenous farmers work on the family farm in El
Tambo. With a new irrigation system, they are able to grow lettuce,
maize, potatoes carrots and onions. Indigenous farmers work on the family farm in El
Tambo. With a new irrigation system, they are able to grow lettuce,
maize, potatoes carrots and onions. An indigenous farmer milks cattle on her family's
farm in El Tambo. Landscape in the Zhud area. Landscape and farmhouse in the Zhud area. Extension worker, Belisario Chimborazo Pallchisaca,
addresses members of the local community at project headquarters
in Zhud. Indigenous farmers vaccinate cattle on their farm
in El Tambo. Indigenous farmers vaccinate cattle on their farm
in El Tambo. Extension worker, Belisario Chimborazo Pallchisaca,
addresses members of the local community at project headquarters
in Zhud. People buy and sell produce and prepared foods at
the main market in Caņar City. People buy and sell produce and prepared foods at
the main market in Caņar City. Extension worker, Belisario Chimborazo Pallchisaca,
addresses members of the local community at project headquarters
in Zhud. People buy and sell produce and prepared foods at
the main market in Caņar City. People buy and sell produce and prepared foods at
the main market in Caņar City. Extension worker, Belisario Chimborazo Pallchisaca,
addresses members of the local community at project headquarters
in Zhud. |
People buy and sell produce and prepared foods at
the main market in Caņar City. People buy and sell produce and prepared foods at
the main market in Caņar City. People buy and sell produce and prepared foods at
the main market in Caņar City. People buy and sell produce and prepared foods at
the main market in Caņar City. People buy and sell produce and prepared foods at
the main market in Caņar City. People buy and sell produce and prepared foods at
the main market in Caņar City. People buy and sell produce and prepared foods at
the main market in Caņar City. People buy and sell produce and prepared foods at
the main market in Caņar City. Indigenous farmers walk down a foggy road in the
Chimborazo area. Indigenous farmers herd sheep in the Chimborazo area.
Fertile landscape in the Canar river valley. Beneficiaries wait outside project headquarters in
Canar. The main components of the project are gradually being taken
over by non-governmental and farmer organizations in an effort to
sustain the organisational structure that has been instated once
the 'project' has come to completion. Women plant potatoes, following a plough in a potato
field near El Tambo. Traditionally, ploughing is 'man's work' while
planting is 'women's work'. Women plant potatoes, following a plough in a potato
field near El Tambo. Traditionally, ploughing is 'man's work' while
planting is 'women's work'. A woman takes a break before planting potatoes in
a potato field near El Tambo. Traditionally, ploughing is 'man's
work' while planting is 'women's work'. A farmer ploughs a potato field using animal traction
near El Tambo. Traditionally, ploughing is 'man's work' while planting
is 'women's work'. A farmer ploughs a potato field using animal traction
near El Tambo. Traditionally, ploughing is 'man's work' while planting
is 'women's work'. A farmer ploughs a potato field using animal traction
near El Tambo. Traditionally, ploughing is 'man's work' while planting
is 'women's work'. Women plant potatoes, following a plough in a potato
field near El Tambo. Traditionally, ploughing is 'man's work' while
planting is 'women's work'. A farmer ploughs a potato field using animal traction
near El Tambo. Traditionally, ploughing is 'man's work' while planting
is 'women's work'. A woman selects potatoes for planting in a potato
field near El Tambo. Traditionally, ploughing is 'man's work' while
planting is 'women's work'. A farmer's child waits outside a dry goods store
near El Tambo. A farmer's child waits outside a dry goods store
near El Tambo. Members of a farmers group look over books in El
Tambo. Children wash up before lunch at the Tambo Educational
Centre (AIEC) in El Tambo. A grass roots organisation, AIEC integrates
local childrens education with practical knowledge on working the
land productively while their parents learn about new crops and
sustainable farming practises. Children wash up before lunch at the Tambo Educational
Centre (AIEC) in El Tambo. A grass roots organisation, AIEC integrates
local childrens education with practical knowledge on working the
land productively while their parents learn about new crops and
sustainable farming practises. Children learn a traditional dance at the Tambo Educational
Centre (AIEC) in El Tambo. A grass roots organisation, AIEC integrates
local childrens education with practical knowledge on working the
land productively while their parents learn about new crops and
sustainable farming practises. Women plant potatoes, following a plough in a potato
field near El Tambo. Traditionally, ploughing is 'man's work' while
planting is 'women's work'. Workers and farmers construct irrigation canals belonging
to the Jabaspamba irrigation system. Water is drawn in shifts, explains
Manuel Chimborazo, president of the irrigation board. Before, people
had to get up very early to get water from the mountains. It was
first come, first served. Now, things are different. Children learn a traditional dance at the Tambo Educational
Centre (AIEC) in El Tambo. A grass roots organisation, AIEC integrates
local childrens education with practical knowledge on working the
land productively while their parents learn about new crops and
sustainable farming practises. Farmers and project staff discuss irrigation canal
work, part of the Jabaspamba irrigation system. Water is drawn in
shifts, explains Manuel Chimborazo, president of the irrigation
board. Before, people had to get up very early to get water from
the mountains. It was first come, first served. Now, things are
different. Farmers and project staff discuss irrigation canal
work, part of the Jabaspamba irrigation system. Water is drawn in
shifts, explains Manuel Chimborazo, president of the irrigation
board. Before, people had to get up very early to get water from
the mountains. It was first come, first served. Now, things are
different. Workers and farmers construct irrigation canals belonging
to the Jabaspamba irrigation system. Water is drawn in shifts, explains
Manuel Chimborazo, president of the irrigation board. Before, people
had to get up very early to get water from the mountains. It was
first come, first served. Now, things are different. Farmers visit irrigation canal work, part of the
Jabaspamba irrigation system. Water is drawn in shifts, explains
Manuel Chimborazo, president of the irrigation board. Before, people
had to get up very early to get water from the mountains. It was
first come, first served. Now, things are different. Farmers visit irrigation canal work, part of the
Jabaspamba irrigation system. Water is drawn in shifts, explains
Manuel Chimborazo, president of the irrigation board. Before, people
had to get up very early to get water from the mountains. It was
first come, first served. Now, things are different. Farmers and project staff discuss irrigation canal
work, part of the Jabaspamba irrigation system. Water is drawn in
shifts, explains Manuel Chimborazo, president of the irrigation
board. Before, people had to get up very early to get water from
the mountains. It was first come, first served. Now, things are
different. Workers and farmers construct irrigation canals belonging
to the Jabaspamba irrigation system. Water is drawn in shifts, explains
Manuel Chimborazo, president of the irrigation board. Before, people
had to get up very early to get water from the mountains. It was
first come, first served. Now, things are different. Farmers visit irrigation canal work, part of the
Jabaspamba irrigation system. Water is drawn in shifts, explains
Manuel Chimborazo, president of the irrigation board. Before, people
had to get up very early to get water from the mountains. It was
first come, first served. Now, things are different. Farmers and project staff discuss irrigation canal
work, part of the Jabaspamba irrigation system. Water is drawn in
shifts, explains Manuel Chimborazo, president of the irrigation
board. Before, people had to get up very early to get water from
the mountains. It was first come, first served. Now, things are
different. Farmer's children hitch a ride up the hill in the
back of the project staff pick-up truck near El Tambo. With many
adult men overseas, women and children do most of the work. Farmers visit irrigation canal work, part of the
Jabaspamba irrigation system. Water is drawn in shifts, explains
Manuel Chimborazo, president of the irrigation board. Before, people
had to get up very early to get water from the mountains. It was
first come, first served. Now, things are different. A committee of farmers has been formed to clear out
mud from a landslide that has blocked a mountain road leading to
the main reservoir of the Jabaspamba irrigation system. A committee of farmers has been formed to clear out
mud from a landslide that has blocked a mountain road leading to
the main reservoir of the Jabaspamba irrigation system. A committee of farmers has been formed to clear out
mud from a landslide that has blocked a mountain road leading to
the main reservoir of the Jabaspamba irrigation system. Farmers visit irrigation canal work, part of the
Jabaspamba irrigation system. Water is drawn in shifts, explains
Manuel Chimborazo, president of the irrigation board. Before, people
had to get up very early to get water from the mountains. It was
first come, first served. Now, things are different. Maria Solis, director of CICDA-CEDIR and Juliana
Busean, staff member, talk while a committee of farmers clear out
mud from a landslide that has blocked a mountain road leading to
the main reservoir of the Jabaspamba irrigation system. Farmers visit irrigation canal work, part of the
Jabaspamba irrigation system. Water is drawn in shifts, explains
Manuel Chimborazo, president of the irrigation board. Before, people
had to get up very early to get water from the mountains. It was
first come, first served. Now, things are different. A committee of farmers has been formed to clear out
mud from a landslide that has blocked an irrigation canal, part
of the Jabaspamba irrigation system near El Tambo. A committee of farmers has been formed to clear out
mud from a landslide that has blocked an irrigation canal, part
of the Jabaspamba irrigation system. Once you've started, there's
no turning back, says Tomas Cata, as his wife places four shovelfuls
of gravel into the shawls of waiting women. A committee of farmers has been formed to clear out
mud from a landslide that has blocked an irrigation canal, part
of the Jabaspamba irrigation system. Once you've started, there's
no turning back, says Tomas Cata, as his wife places four shovelfuls
of gravel into the shawls of waiting women. A committee of farmers has been formed to clear out
mud from a landslide that has blocked an irrigation canal, part
of the Jabaspamba irrigation system. Once you've started, there's
no turning back, says Tomas Cata, as his wife places four shovelfuls
of gravel into the shawls of waiting women. A committee of farmers has been formed to clear out
mud from a landslide that has blocked an irrigation canal, part
of the Jabaspamba irrigation system. Once you've started, there's
no turning back, says Tomas Cata, as his wife places four shovelfuls
of gravel into the shawls of waiting women A farmer who utilises the Jabaspamba irrigation system
visits it's source reservoir, in the mountains near El Tambo. NGO staff member Juliana Busean visits with farmers
who utilise the Jabaspamba irrigation system at it's source reservoir,
in the mountains near El Tambo. A committee of farmers has been formed to clear out
mud from a landslide that has blocked an irrigation canal, part
of the Jabaspamba irrigation system. Once you've started, there's
no turning back, says Tomas Cata, as his wife places four shovelfuls
of gravel into the shawls of waiting women. A farmer who utilises the Jabaspamba irrigation system
visits it's source reservoir, in the mountains near El Tambo. A committee of farmers has been formed to clear out
mud from a landslide that has blocked an irrigation canal, part
of the Jabaspamba irrigation system. Once you've started, there's
no turning back, says Tomas Cata, as his wife places four shovelfuls
of gravel into the shawls of waiting women. Women carry gravel up a steep slope. A committee
of farmers has been formed to clear out mud from a landslide that
has blocked an irrigation canal, part of the Jabaspamba irrigation
system. Farmers who utilises the Jabaspamba irrigation system
visit it's source reservoir, in the mountains near El Tambo. A farmer works her small plot by the side of the
road while her infant daughter watches on and the Andean mist descends,
reducing visability considerably. Members of a women's group attend a micro-enterprise
management training session sponsored by the project, near El Tambo.
Members of a women's group attend a micro-enterprise
management training session sponsored by the project, near El Tambo.
Farmers who utilises the Jabaspamba irrigation system
visit it's source reservoir, in the mountains near El Tambo. A project staff member visits with farmers who utilise
the Jabaspamba irrigation system at it's source reservoir, in the
mountains near El Tambo. Children play outside a project building, near El
Tambo. A women waters a young calf in a field in the highlands.
A farmer turns over the soil using a plough and animal
traction in a field near El Tambo. Women use hand held hoes to continue
the work. A farmer turns over the soil using a plough and animal
traction in a field near El Tambo. Women use hand held hoes to continue
the work. A farmer turns over the soil using a plough and animal
traction in a field near El Tambo. Women use hand held hoes to continue
the work. A farmer turns over the soil using a plough and animal
traction in a field near El Tambo. Women use hand held hoes to continue
the work. Women use hand held hoes to turn over soil in a field
near El Tambo. Women use hand held hoes to turn over soil in a field
near El Tambo. Women use hand held hoes to turn over soil in a field
near El Tambo. Women use hand held hoes to turn over soil in a field
near El Tambo. Women use hand held hoes to turn over soil in a field
near El Tambo. Women use hand held hoes to turn over soil in a field
near El Tambo. Women use hand held hoes to turn over soil in a field
near El Tambo. Women use hand held hoes to turn over soil in a field
near El Tambo. A farmer turns over soil using a plough and animal
traction in a field near El Tambo. A farmer turns over the soil using a plough and animal
traction in a field near El Tambo. Women use hand held hoes to continue
the work. Children at play at the Tambo Educational Centre
(AIEC) in El Tambo. A grass roots organisation, AIEC integrates
local childrens education with practical knowledge on working the
land productively while their parents learn about new crops and
sustainable farming practises. A child at play at the Tambo Educational Centre (AIEC)
in El Tambo. A grass roots organisation, AIEC integrates local childrens
education with practical knowledge on working the land productively
while their parents learn about new crops and sustainable farming
practises. Girls at play at the Tambo Educational Centre (AIEC)
in El Tambo. A grass roots organisation, AIEC integrates local childrens
education with practical knowledge on working the land productively
while their parents learn about new crops and sustainable farming
practises. Children in the classroom at the Tambo Educational
Centre (AIEC) in El Tambo. A grass roots organisation, AIEC integrates
local childrens education with practical knowledge on working the
land productively while their parents learn about new crops and
sustainable farming practises. Children in the classroom at the Tambo Educational
Centre (AIEC) in El Tambo. A grass roots organisation, AIEC integrates
local childrens education with practical knowledge on working the
land productively while their parents learn about new crops and
sustainable farming practises. Project staff pose outside headquarters in Canar.
The main components of the project are gradually being taken over
by non-governmental and farmer organizations in an effort to sustain
the organisational structure that has been instated once the 'project'
has come to completion. An educator at the Tambo Educational Centre (AIEC)
office in El Tambo. A grass roots organisation, AIEC integrates
local childrens education with practical knowledge on working the
land productively while their parents learn about new crops and
sustainable farming practises. Jesus Flores, president of the Tambo Educational
Centre (AIEC) office in El Tambo. A grass roots organisation, they
integrate local childrens education with practical lessons on how
to work the land productively, while their parents learn about new
crops and sustainable farming practises. Adela Guaman, community leader and promoter of her
area's drinking water programme says I like to help people break
free of old mind sets and build their own decision-making capacity.
Whether we like it or not, we are being left to our own devices.
Project staff pose outside headquarters in Canar.
The main components of the project are gradually being taken over
by non-governmental and farmer organizations in an effort to sustain
the organisational structure that has been instated once the 'project'
has come to completion. A staff member displays 'papayuela' or 'little papaya'
in a greenhouse at the Tambo Educational Centre (AIEC) in El Tambo.
A grass roots organisation, AIEC integrates local childrens education
with practical knowledge on working the land productively while
their parents learn about new crops and sustainable farming practises.
Proceeds from the sale of vegetables and animals are used to help
defray the costs to families. A staff member displays tomatoes grown in a greenhouse
at the Tambo Educational Centre (AIEC) in El Tambo. A grass roots
organisation, AIEC integrates local childrens education with practical
knowledge on working the land productively while their parents learn
about new crops and sustainable farming practises. Proceeds from
the sale of vegetables and animals are used to help defray the costs
to families. A staff member displays tomatoes grown in a greenhouse
at the Tambo Educational Centre (AIEC) in El Tambo. A grass roots
organisation, AIEC integrates local childrens education with practical
knowledge on working the land productively while their parents learn
about new crops and sustainable farming practises. Proceeds from
the sale of vegetables and animals are used to help defray the costs
to families. A staff member displays 'papayuela' or 'little papaya'
in a greenhouse at the Tambo Educational Centre (AIEC) in El Tambo.
A grass roots organisation, AIEC integrates local childrens education
with practical knowledge on working the land productively while
their parents learn about new crops and sustainable farming practises.
Proceeds from the sale of vegetables and animals are used to help
defray the costs to families. 'Papayuela' or 'little papaya' grows in a greenhouse
at the Tambo Educational Centre (AIEC) in El Tambo. It is a friut
from the papaya family that requires cooking for consumption as
jam or in sweets. A grass roots organisation, AIEC integrates local
childrens education with practical knowledge on working the land
productively while their parents learn about new crops and sustainable
farming practises. Proceeds from the sale of vegetables and animals
are used to help defray the costs to families. 'Papayuela' or 'little papaya' grows in a greenhouse
at the Tambo Educational Centre (AIEC) in El Tambo. It is a friut
from the papaya family that requires cooking for consumption as
jam or in sweets. A grass roots organisation, AIEC integrates local
childrens education with practical knowledge on working the land
productively while their parents learn about new crops and sustainable
farming practises. Proceeds from the sale of vegetables and animals
are used to help defray the costs tofamilies. Boys at play at the Tambo Educational Centre (AIEC)
office in El Tambo. A grass roots organisation, AIEC integrates
local childrens education with practical knowledge on working the
land productively while their parents learn about new crops and
sustainable farming practises. Children at the Tambo Educational Centre (AIEC) in
El Tambo. A grass roots organisation, AIEC integrates local childrens
education with practical knowledge on working the land productively
while their parents learn about new crops and sustainable farming
practises. Children at the Tambo Educational Centre (AIEC) in
El Tambo. A grass roots organisation, AIEC integrates local childrens
education with practical knowledge on working the land productively
while their parents learn about new crops and sustainable farming
practises. Children at the Tambo Educational Centre (AIEC) in
El Tambo. A grass roots organisation, AIEC integrates local childrens
education with practical knowledge on working the land productively
while their parents learn about new crops and sustainable farming
practises. The cook catches a breath of fresh air at the Tambo
Educational Centre (AIEC) in El Tambo . A grass roots organisation,
AIEC integrates local childrens education with practical knowledge
on working the land productively while their parents learn about
new crops and sustainable farming practises. Guinea pigs are being raised at the Tambo Educational
Centre (AIEC) in El Tambo. A grass roots organisation, AIEC integrates
local childrens education with practical knowledge on working the
land productively while their parents learn about new crops and
sustainable farming practises. Proceeds from the sale of vegetables
and animals are used to help defray the costs to families. Children at the Tambo Educational Centre (AIEC) in
El Tambo. A grass roots organisation, AIEC integrates local childrens
education with practical knowledge on working the land productively
while their parents learn about new crops and sustainable farming
practises. Children at the Tambo Educational Centre (AIEC) in
El Tambo. A grass roots organisation, AIEC integrates local childrens
education with practical knowledge on working the land productively
while their parents learn about new crops and sustainable farming
practises. Children at the Tambo Educational Centre (AIEC) in
El Tambo. A grass roots organisation, AIEC integrates local childrens
education with practical knowledge on working the land productively
while their parents learn about new crops and sustainable farming
practises. Fertile landscape in the Canar river valley. A farming family harvests potatoes on a small roadside
plot in the Canar river valley. A farming family harvests potatoes on a small roadside
plot in the Canar river valley. A farming family harvests potatoes on a small roadside
plot in the Canar river valley. A farmer waters her calf at a puddle in the Canar
river valley. Baby chicks are being raised at the Tambo Educational
Centre (AIEC) in El Tambo. A grass roots organisation, AIEC integrates
local childrens education with practical knowledge on working the
land productively while their parents learn about new crops and
sustainable farming practises. Proceeds from the sale of vegetables
and animals are used to help defray the costs to families. Baby chicks are being raised at the Tambo Educational
Centre (AIEC) in El Tambo. A grass roots organisation, AIEC integrates
local childrens education with practical knowledge on working the
land productively while their parents learn about new crops and
sustainable farming practises. Proceeds from the sale of vegetables
and animals are used to help defray the costs to families. A pig that is being raised by the Canar River Agricultural
Association (ASOAC) in La Tranca. Cabbage growing inside an organic greenhouse, constructed
and maintained by the Canar River Agricultural Association (ASOAC)
in La Tranca. A member of the Canar River Agricultural Association
(ASOAC) in La Tranca harvests cabbage inside an organic greenhouse,
constructed and maintained by the association. Members of the Canar River Agricultural Association
(ASOAC) in La Tranca harvest lettuce inside an organic greenhouse,
constructed and maintained by the association. A member of the Canar River Agricultural Association
(ASOAC) in La Tranca harvests cabbage inside an organic greenhouse,
constructed and maintained by the association. Fertile landscape in the Canar river valley. Fertile landscape in the Canar river valley. A member of the Canar River Agricultural Association
(ASOAC) in La Tranca displays the tomatoes that they are growing
inside an organic greenhouse, constructed and maintained by the
association. A member of the Canar River Agricultural Association
(ASOAC) in La Tranca employs the traditional method of spinning
wool. A member of the Canar River Agricultural Association
(ASOAC) in La Tranca employs the traditional method of spinning
wool. Sheep eat cabbage leaves in La Tranca. Members of
the Canar River Agricultural Association (ASOAC) raise sheep on
their communal land. Members of the Canar River Agricultural Association
(ASOAC) in La Tranca discuss agricultural methods on their communal
land. A woman washes clothes on the roof of a newly constructed
home in the Canar river valley, Members of the Canar River Agricultural Association
(ASOAC) in La Tranca discuss agricultural methods on their communal
land. Fertile landscape in the Canar river valley. Young women wash carrots in a drainage ditch on the
side of the road, before taking them to market in El Tambo. Young women wash carrots in a drainage ditch on the
side of the road, before taking them to market in El Tambo. Young women wash carrots in a drainage ditch on the
side of the road, before taking them to market in El Tambo. A farmer harvests wheat on his small plot in the
Canar river valley. A farmer harvests wheat on his small plot in the
Canar river valley. A farmer harvests wheat on his small plot in the
Canar river valley. Adela Guaman, community leader and promoter of her
area's drinking water programme says I like to help people break
free of old mind sets and build their own decision-making capacity.
Whether we like it or not, we are being left to our own devices.
Fertile landscape in the Canar river valley. A maize field in the Canar river valley. A maize field in the Canar river valley. Adela Guaman, community leader and promoter of her
area's drinking water programme says I like to help people break
free of old mind sets and build their own decision-making capacity.
Whether we like it or not, we are being left to our own devices.
Maria Oliva Bunay Guaman utilises water from the
new irrigation system to rinse fruits and vegetables in El Tambo.
She is a member of the local community organization and works with
the irrigation board, which coordinates irrigation work and oversees
the irrigation channels. Adela Guaman, community leader and promoter of her
area's drinking water programme says I like to help people break
free of old mind sets and build their own decision-making capacity.
Whether we like it or not, we are being left to our own devices.
Fertile landscape in the Canar river valley. Maria Oliva Bunay Guaman points to the source of
the new irrigation system for her farm along with those of her neighbours.
She is a member of the local community organization and works with
the irrigation board, which coordinates irrigation work and oversees
the irrigation channels. Cesar Bunay constructs the home that he lives in
with his married sister and parents in El Tambo. Maria Oliva Bunay Guaman points to the source of
the new irrigation system for her farm along with those of her neighbours.
She is a member of the local community organization and works with
the irrigation board, which coordinates irrigation work and oversees
the irrigation channels. Maria Oliva Bunay Guaman at the source of the new
irrigation system for her farm along with those of her neighbours.
She is a member of the local community organization and works with
the irrigation board, which coordinates irrigation work and oversees
the irrigation channels. Cesar Bunay constructs the home that he lives in
with his married sister and parents in El Tambo. NGO staff member Rebeca Pichazaca maintains records
of farms and irrigation schemes that she is supervising in the CICDA-CEDIR
headquarters in El Tambo. NGO staff member Rebeca Pichazaca maintains records
of farms and irrigation schemes that she is supervising in the CICDA-CEDIR
headquarters in El Tambo. Project staff visit the source of the new irrigation
system in El Tambo. A local community organization works with the
irrigation board, which coordinates irrigation work and oversees
the irrigation channels. NGO staff members Juliana Busean and Rebeca Pichazaca
meet in the CICDA-CEDIR headquarters in El Tambo. NGO staff member Rebeca Pichazaca maintains records
of farms and irrigation schemes that she is supervising in the CICDA-CEDIR
headquarters in El Tambo. NGO staff members Juliana Busean and Rebeca Pichazaca
meet in the CICDA-CEDIR headquarters in El Tambo. Adela Guaman, community leader and promoter of her
area's drinking water programme chats with the CICDA-CEDIR secretary
in El Tambo. Project staff and farmers chat outside the CICDA-CEDIR
office in El Tambo. Project staff member Luis Ochoa speaks with NGO staff
members Juliana Busean and Rebeca Pichazaca in the CICDA-CEDIR headquarters
in El Tambo. Beneficiaries wait outside project headquarters in
Canar. The main components of the project are gradually being taken
over by non-governmental and farmer organizations in an effort to
sustain the organisational structure that has been instated once
the 'project' has come to completion. |
