Stories

Stewards of the Cuyabeno

Located four hours downstream from where binocular-toting tourists board boats to discover the gifts that the Amazon has to offer, the Siona indigenous people living in rainfo... Located four hours downstream from where binocular-toting tourists board boats to discover the gifts...

Blog, In The Field

Women Organize in the Gateway to the Amazon

Not only do we bear witness to, but we also reap the rewards (through multiple taste test opportunities) of the women cooperativos who have learned through workshops to prepar... Not only do we bear witness to, but we also reap the rewards (through multiple taste test opportunit...

Blog, In The Field

Inspired by Social Justice

“My experience with CFCA provided me with my first experience with international development…I felt that I had met ‘my people’…” An intervi... “My experience with CFCA provided me with my first experience with international development&#...

In Canada

Every Drop Makes a Difference

In Nicaragua, it is hot. It is the end of the dry season. Rains are expected to start in June. Although, we learn that there is now no predicting the once-reliable weather pat... In Nicaragua, it is hot. It is the end of the dry season. Rains are expected to start in June. Altho...

Blog, In The Field

Change is in the Air

As a long-time CFCA supporter and volunteer, I recently ventured into Nicaragua’s Bosawas biosphere reserve. It is here in the remote rainforest that I witness the quiet simp... As a long-time CFCA supporter and volunteer, I recently ventured into Nicaragua’s Bosawas biosphere ...

Blog, In The Field

Promoting Local Food Sovereignty in Guatemala

Guatemala is a country rich in fertile agricultural land. Incredibly, it is also a country in which the United Nations estimates that roughly 50% of children are chronically m... Guatemala is a country rich in fertile agricultural land. Incredibly, it is also a country in which ...

In The Field

Clean Water - A Reason to Celebrate

Glenn Isaac and his family traveled to Nicaragua this year and took part in the inauguration of the well in the community of El Tanque, drilled as part of the Nicaragua Water ... Glenn Isaac and his family traveled to Nicaragua this year and took part in the inauguration of the ...

In The Field, Travel Stories

Many Hands Make Light Work

The Women of the Taltimiche Weaving Co-Op are currently working together to re-build their weaving workshop that was damaged by an earthquake late last year. Many of our gener... The Women of the Taltimiche Weaving Co-Op are currently working together to re-build their weaving w...

In The Field

Food - here and there

I love food. I think eating a good meal with friends and family is one of the truly fine things in life. BUT many of us are beginning to realize the food that is on our plates... I love food. I think eating a good meal with friends and family is one of the truly fine things in l...

In Canada