Nutritional Amranth for Kids Under 5

Guatemala continues to be among the countries with the worst malnutrition in the world. Roughly half of children under 5 years old suffer from stunting caused by diet. Malnutrition is particularly prevalent among the indigenous populations, which have endured five centuries of oppression including a targeted genocide in the 1980s when more than 200,000 people were killed. Many Maya people have been stripped of their connection to traditional diets, which have been replaced with low quality, processed foods.

In response to these issues, we provided 64 children under 5 years old with a 3-week nutritional amaranth program during the COVID crisis. Amaranth is a culturally appropriate, nutritious ancient grain. 

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August 30, 2022

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Mia Smith

Opening: Community Manager

We’re looking for someone to join our team and help launch a project rooted in Maya culture and spirituality. Please help us share with anyone who might fit the description!

August 27, 2022

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August Youth Workshop Photos

Recent photos from a workshop for young people from various organizations and communities, hosted at CEPC Toliman. The objective of the workshop was to share ancestral practices with the next generation, specifically focusing on Community Permaculture in the tropics.

March 30, 2022

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New Video! Visit to CEPC Toliman

This month we received a very special visit to our community center. Click to watch the video from the visit!

February 1, 2022

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Welcome Jose Fransisco!

We are excited to announce CIELO will be sponsoring CEPC Toliman's first paid employee. Jose Fransisco will be joining the team in February to oversee operations and maintenance of the community center.

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