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B.
R.I.D.G.E.S.
Development
for Global
Environmental
Sustainability
Our Mission is to travel the world empowering communities to
improve their quality of life through sustainable agriculture, appropriate technology,
education and fair trade.
Pictures
of Guatemala: These pictures were taken between
January and April 2003 Project Overview: Bridges is an
organization that was set up to support a project in Guatemala. A community in northern Guatemala has been
selected to produce a sustainable agricultural plot of land. This project is meant to empower
the people, increase nutrient
rich fruits and vegetables, and to decrease deforestation. Description
of Project Location: La Union is a small village of
approximately thirty-five families and is located in the Peten region of
Northern Guatemala on the shores of Laguna Perdida. La Union is a
two-hour drive on poorly maintained dirt roads west of Peten's departmental
capital, Flores. The community is returning refugees the government
relocated after the peace treaties were signed in Guatemala in 1996. Current
Project: La Union, Irrigation and
Fertilization Project will encompass a one to two hectare section of
land. This land will be tilled and leveled off to support the growth
of a variety of diverse crops. Soils samples have been studied and a
crop selection given that are suitable for the nutrients in the soil Donations: ALL tax deductible funding can be donated for specific projects
or to the organization. Current
Staff: BRIDGES is always in need of
people to help with projects.
A lust for travel and passion for people is a must for our volunteers!
BRIDGES Updated E-mail Address is:
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