For the
last four years I have been leading an effort to fight malnutrition in
Guatemala, where 49% of children under five suffer from chronic
malnutrition. With the assistance of INCAP, the Shalom Foundation, Funcafe, and others, we have now opened a pilot factory and are producing trial
batches.
Maní+ offers an innovative and holistic approach to combating malnutrition in Guatemala while providing economic development opportunities for rural farmers. We have developed a locally-sourced and nutrient rich supplementary food customized to the specific nutritional needs of Guatemalan children. Our Ready To Use Supplementary Food (RUSF) is accompanied by a culturally-appropriate educational model and programs to help farmers produce high-value products for new markets.
Maní+ offers an innovative and holistic approach to combating malnutrition in Guatemala while providing economic development opportunities for rural farmers. We have developed a locally-sourced and nutrient rich supplementary food customized to the specific nutritional needs of Guatemalan children. Our Ready To Use Supplementary Food (RUSF) is accompanied by a culturally-appropriate educational model and programs to help farmers produce high-value products for new markets.
Read more at: http://www.guatesostenible.com/maniplus/ and visit us on the web at www.maniplus.org (website still under construction, excuse the draft form).
We
have a great team: Carlos Giron and Sasha de Beausset leading
operations; Miguel Cuj heading up research and product development;
Raxche' Rodriguez heading up education; and Cecilia Skinner-Klee serving
as director of development. (We are in need of further funding in the
$50,000-$400,000,
range if you are righting checks).
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What are your funding sources/strategy? Curious and happy to help.
ReplyDeleteJ