Permaculture in El Salvador

El Salvador is a traditionally agricultural country that is moving forward with neoliberal development and industrialization. It is also a country in severe environmental and social crisis due to centuries of exploitation and abuse. The Permaculture Institute of El Salvador is sustainable community development organization that is working to improve the environment and the quality of life for the marginalized rural poor. They combine permaculture practices and philosophy with the local culture and climate to create an effective and empowering movement. Utilizing the Mesoamerican Farmer to Farmer Movement, people not only become ecological farmers, but also permaculture promoters and community leaders.
In the age of growing concern of global warming, peak oil, and failing conventional agriculture, there are growing grassroots movements in search of an alternative to industrialization and neoliberalism. The work of the Permaculture Institute of El Salvador provides evidence that an alternative is possible, even in a severely degraded land. By focusing on strengths instead of weaknesses, and turning obstacles into opportunities, they bring hope to communities struggling to retain their traditional lifestyle. They are both an inspiration and a guide, demonstrating what is possible in El Salvador and the rest of the world.

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• Permaculture
• El
• Salvador
• Neoliberal
• Development
• IPES
• Alternative
• Environment
• Rural

[Permaculturebella]

Great to see Permaculture practical skills and knowledge being passed on from Farmer to Farmer. Thanks for posting.