This project integrates a women-centered ecological approach and other gender-specific methodologies with the Rainforest Alliance’s proven market-based conservation approach.

The Intervention will integrate a women-centered ecological approach and other gender-specific methodologies, such as those used to address GBV with the Rainforest Alliance’s proven market-based conservation approach--that has been helping people across Latin America build self-reliance and prosperity for decades. This new Women’s Empowerment Business Development Approach (WEBDA) will be validated, adapted locally in three countries, and implemented with leading producer associations and the collaboration of private companies and local governments.

Related Links

  • Country Development Cooperation Strategy

    Prosperity in Guatemala

    USAID works with the people of Guatemala to improve health and education outcomes and create new opportunities for investment, job growth, and expanded markets. Learn more

  • Country Development Cooperation Strategy

    Women

    USAID works to make Guatemala a more equal society by reducing gender gaps in access to resources, services, participation and time use. Learn more

  • Development Sector

    Economic Growth

    USAID economic growth programs create jobs and boost incomes, improving living conditions for Guatemalans and reducing the need to migrate. Learn more

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A woman examines harvested tender plant branches

This project is expected to run from July 15, 2020 through July 14, 2025 with an estimated total USAID investment of $7,500,000.

USAID’s implementer for this project is Rainforest Alliance.