Food Security and Sovereignty Program
Actions and Processes
As part of this program we promote the following actions and processes:
- Organic Agriculture
- Establishment and maintenance of productive parcels of land
- Modernization and technical development of crops
- Production of organic compost
- Cultivation of basic grains and cereals
- Family gardens and medical plants
- Planting and maintenance of fruit-bearing trees
- Seed banks
- Handling and storage of crops post-harvest
- Rearing and handling of farm animals
- Water projects
- Systems of drip and vapor irrigation
- Natural springs
- Potable water
- Commercialization of excess production
- Processing of agro-industrial products: food products, natural medicines and cosmetics
- Family savings programs to better the quality of life
- Training of women in the preparation of nutritional sustenance
- Motivation of responsible consumption
- Natural medicines
- Family and environmental hygiene
- Appropriate technology for health and hygiene
- Maize-flour mills (Molinas de nixtamal)
- Composting latrines
- Rope water pumps (Pozos de lazo)
- Improved stoves
- Construction materials – roof tiles and cement blocks
In order to consolidate these projects in a sustainable manner, we also develop formative processes and strengthen local organizations.
- Technical Training
- Organizational education
- Strengthening the participation of Women
- Strengthening the participation of Youth
- Community banks
- Interaction with local, regional and national organizations
- Coordination with state entities
Pedagogic Methodology for Self Multiply Action
To develop the tools and methods so that the members of the communities will have easy access to information about and educational opportunities pertaining to food security and sovereignty.