After experiencing several unsuccessful government and development-agency projects aimed at assisting coffee producers in the region, a group of small-scale farmers from Huatusco, Mexico decided to lift themselves out of poverty.
How they have made a difference: Health. In collaboration with local health centers, the cooperative invested $2,500.00 to run a local vaccination campaign for children and infants.
The training courses in First Aid were important for everybody's well-being. We were introduced to new tools and clothes for our health and safety. Needless to say, all workers are happy for the mobile toilet units, which we bought with the premium. ”
