Gender and Youth

In the mountains of Ocotepeque, Honduras, with support from the Pathways to Prosperity project and in partnership with INFOP, 18 young people have been certified as Organic Fertilizer Promoters. These leaders are now ready to transform the farming practices of 1,700 local producers driving the decarbonization of coffee production and securing a more sustainable, prosperous future for their communities.

María Isabel turned a childhood legacy into a mission. When climate change threatened her cocoa farm, the Asómbrate programme offered the solution: agroforestry. Her success in achieving climate resilience and long-term productivity shows how empowerment, tradition, and sustainability can power rural development.

In Bungoma County, Kenya, the transformation of a single coffee farm is creating ripple effects across the entire community. By adopting organic practices and sharing her knowledge, Jemimah Nelima Chemiat has helped her grandfather significantly increase his yields and restore the health of his land. Her guidance has inspired neighboring farmers to improve their methods and encouraged women and youth to take a more active role in the coffee value chain. Through these efforts, Jemimah is demonstrating that sustainable agriculture can be both profitable and empowering.